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San Rafael, Philippines

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2,126 Population 10/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
San Rafael has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 140 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 120.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days140 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area210.6 sq mi (545.6 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates7.7639°N, 126.4558°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 120.3"
217% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 20.55"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,878 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 97 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 72 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 62 km
Aug 11, 2021 60 km ENE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M7.1 146 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 62 km
Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 123 km
Mar 11, 1997 121 km E of Kinablangan, Philippines M6.9 131 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 50 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 67 km
Jan 1, 2001 Mindanao, Philippines M6.8 135 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 60 km
Jan 2, 2001 51 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M6.4 119 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 64 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 133 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 145 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 42 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 109 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 76 km
Apr 20, 2022 50 km ESE of Manay, Philippines M6.0 102 km
Apr 5, 2018 43 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines M6.0 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rai Category 5 230 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 24 km
1995 Zack Category 1 294 km
1994 Owen Category 1 272 km
1993 Nell Category 1 164 km
1990 Mike Category 5 255 km
1986 Marge Category 2 188 km
1984 Ike Category 4 188 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 6.0 m 72 km
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 101 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 85 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 59 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m 111 km
2021 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.1 m 1 149 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 141 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 62 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 20.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 14.7 in
March 78°F (26°C) 12.1 in
April 80°F (27°C) 9.2 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in
August 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in Driest
September 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 9.3 in
December 78°F (26°C) 15.1 in

San Rafael has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 120.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (20.6") and August the driest (5.0").

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