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Santa Cruz, Philippines

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2,070 Population 62/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Santa Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 133 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 128.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days133 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area33.6 sq mi (87.1 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates12.8763°N, 124.0566°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 128.2"
237% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 19.53"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

589 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 123 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 137 km
Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 112 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 79 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 49 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 109 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 67 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 131 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 92 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 73 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 112 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 106 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 125 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 137 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 101 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 101 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 80 km
Apr 10, 2017 54 km NE of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.7 143 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 100 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 149 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 201 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 128 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 294 km
2022 Noru Category 5 241 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 284 km
2021 Conson Category 1 264 km
2020 Goni Category 5 85 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 190 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 42 km
2020 Molave Category 1 58 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 15 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 142 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 70 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 165 km
2015 Melor Category 4 21 km
2015 Noul Category 4 257 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 218 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 293 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 56 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 148 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 79 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (12 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 12 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 22 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 114 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 15.6 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 9.1 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 6.1 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 14.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 17.4 in
December 78°F (26°C) 19.5 in Wettest

Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 128.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (19.5") and April the driest (5.9").

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