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Santa Cruz, Philippines

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4,339 Population 13/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 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 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days199 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area327.2 sq mi (847.5 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates10.6514°N, 124.3386°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.5"
99% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.21"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

673 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.3 on May 23, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 89 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 107 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 144 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 108 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 147 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 62 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 132 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 147 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 110 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 62 km
May 6, 1991 8 km ENE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.7 113 km
May 3, 2024 27 km SSW of Balangiga, Philippines M5.7 111 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 108 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 75 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 119 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 142 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 137 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 91 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 61 km
Oct 24, 1993 16 km SW of Cabay, Philippines M5.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 50 km
2021 Rai Category 5 63 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 183 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 253 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 103 km
2015 Melor Category 4 219 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 211 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 144 km
2014 Rammasun Category 3 253 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 64 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 216 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 117 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 241 km
2006 Utor Category 3 97 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 197 km
2005 Roke Category 1 64 km
2004 Nida Category 5 257 km
2000 Xangsane Category 1 280 km
1998 Faith Category 1 140 km
1995 Zack Category 2 22 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 77 km
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 144 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (65 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 65 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 99 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 104 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 119 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 122 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 135 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in
March 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 4.5 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
November 81°F (27°C) 9.2 in Wettest
December 80°F (26°C) 6.8 in

Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 75.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.2") and April the driest (2.8").

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