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Santa Maria, Philippines

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6,603 Population 158/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Santa Maria 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 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days176 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area41.9 sq mi (108.4 km²)
Population Density158/sq mi
Coordinates14.4719°N, 121.4286°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.0"
132% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 12.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

893 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 19, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 137 km
Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 112 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 114 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 110 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 91 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 112 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 98 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 113 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 111 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 132 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 107 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 94 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 116 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 111 km
May 12, 2021 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.8 118 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 105 km
Sep 3, 2002 8 km N of Wawa, Philippines M5.8 127 km
Mar 1, 2006 7 km NE of Paluan, Philippines M5.8 150 km
May 22, 2011 14 km WSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.7 122 km
May 10, 1994 12 km NNW of Cabacao, Philippines M5.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 162 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 249 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 270 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 147 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 53 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 224 km
2023 Saola Category 4 270 km
2022 Noru Category 5 81 km
2021 Conson Category 1 112 km
2020 Goni Category 4 66 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 71 km
2020 Molave Category 2 147 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 189 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 143 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 244 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 248 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 108 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 142 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 289 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 170 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 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 81 112 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 70 km
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 149 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 70 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 137 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 118 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 8 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 70 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Laguna Caldera (18 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 18 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 42 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 45 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 70 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 102 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 110 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 114 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 137 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.0 in
May 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 12.5 in
August 80°F (27°C) 12.6 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 12.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 11.2 in
November 78°F (26°C) 9.7 in
December 77°F (25°C) 7.2 in

Santa Maria has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 88.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.6") and February the driest (1.2").

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