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San Nicolas, Philippines

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2,340 Population 422/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
San Nicolas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²)
Population Density422/sq mi
Coordinates13.9283°N, 120.9510°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.0"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

948 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2025.

Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 47 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 35 km
Oct 9, 2003 18 km WSW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.2 111 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 25 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 31 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 130 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 34 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 123 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 125 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 67 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 96 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 37 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 150 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 31 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 79 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 121 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 18 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 31 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 32 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

78 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 241 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 292 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 275 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 226 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 127 km
2022 Noru Category 4 149 km
2021 Conson Category 1 94 km
2020 Goni Category 4 70 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 136 km
2020 Molave Category 2 96 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 202 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 81 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 172 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 217 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 37 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 212 km
2015 Melor Category 4 59 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 235 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 42 km
2014 Hagupit Category 1 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 7.3 m 81 47 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 9 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 9 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 48 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 87 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 9 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 9 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taal (9 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 9 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 43 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 59 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 65 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 84 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 106 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 143 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.7 in
April 83°F (29°C) 1.4 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 5.5 in
June 82°F (28°C) 8.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 13.5 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 13.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 11.5 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in
November 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in
December 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in

San Nicolas has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 76.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.5") and February the driest (0.6").

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