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San Rafael, Philippines

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3,492 Population 135/sq mi density
400 ft Elevation 122 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
San Rafael has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 173 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days173 days/yr

Geography

Elevation400 ft (122 m)
Area25.9 sq mi (67.1 km²)
Population Density135/sq mi
Coordinates11.1781°N, 122.8273°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.7"
136% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.01"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

183 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 21, 2025.

Jun 14, 1990 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines M7.1 120 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 138 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 147 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 122 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 139 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 128 km
Jun 14, 1990 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines M5.6 121 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 53 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 111 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 65 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 24 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 76 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 139 km
Feb 8, 2012 12 km ESE of Hibaiyo, Philippines M5.3 123 km
Feb 7, 2012 11 km NNW of Minolos, Philippines M5.3 127 km
Feb 27, 2000 6 km SSW of Hamtic, Philippines M5.2 111 km
Sep 1, 2003 21 km ESE of Alcantara, Philippines M5.1 128 km
Aug 13, 2022 26 km S of Magdalena, Philippines M5.1 146 km
Jul 14, 2005 5 km NNW of Calaya, Philippines M5.1 76 km
Nov 23, 1994 24 km SW of La Paz, Philippines M5.1 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 76 km
2021 Rai Category 4 125 km
2021 Conson Category 1 286 km
2020 Goni Category 5 269 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 179 km
2020 Molave Category 1 228 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 214 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 70 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 259 km
2015 Melor Category 4 192 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 255 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 169 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 35 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 212 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 75 km
2006 Durian Category 4 259 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 244 km
2006 Utor Category 3 84 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 189 km
2005 Roke Category 1 111 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 138 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (63 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 63 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 75 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 92 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in
March 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in
May 83°F (28°C) 6.5 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 12.0 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 11.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 11.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 7.9 in

San Rafael has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.0") and March the driest (2.6").

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