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San Francisco, Philippines

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79,718 Population 526/sq mi density
128 ft Elevation 39 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
San Francisco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 105 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 149.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days105 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area151.6 sq mi (392.5 km²)
Population Density526/sq mi
Coordinates8.5356°N, 125.9500°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 149.5"
293% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 23.74"
Driest Month (Aug) 8.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,018 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 69 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 50 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 83 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 111 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 110 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 141 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 62 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 124 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 104 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 103 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 90 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 145 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 120 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 80 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 89 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 89 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 143 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 88 km
Mar 30, 1994 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines M5.9 62 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 233 km
2021 Rai Category 5 163 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 278 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 252 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 82 km
2008 Fengshen Category 1 294 km
2006 Utor Category 1 294 km
1995 Zack Category 2 211 km
1994 Axel Category 4 252 km
1994 Owen Category 1 186 km
1993 Nell Category 1 100 km
1990 Mike Category 4 188 km
1988 Skip Category 4 254 km
1986 Marge Category 2 111 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 283 km
1984 Ike Category 4 111 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 207 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 116 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 55 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 129 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 159 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 23.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 16.0 in
March 80°F (26°C) 14.7 in
April 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 9.6 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 11.6 in
December 80°F (26°C) 18.3 in

San Francisco has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 149.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (23.7") and August the driest (8.5").

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