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Santa Maria, Philippines

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2,554 Population 7/sq mi density
207 ft Elevation 63 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Santa Maria has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 116 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 132.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days116 days/yr

Geography

Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Area387.3 sq mi (1,003.0 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates8.0333°N, 126.1625°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 132.9"
250% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 20.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 7.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,793 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 134 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 115 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 103 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 101 km
Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 99 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 43 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 53 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 45 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 77 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 129 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 53 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 132 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 121 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 150 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 34 km
Apr 5, 2018 43 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines M6.0 150 km
Apr 20, 2022 50 km ESE of Manay, Philippines M6.0 145 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 131 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 61 km
Aug 19, 1993 27 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M5.9 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 286 km
2021 Rai Category 5 209 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 297 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 39 km
1995 Zack Category 1 264 km
1994 Owen Category 1 241 km
1993 Nell Category 1 147 km
1990 Mike Category 5 235 km
1986 Marge Category 2 163 km
1984 Ike Category 4 163 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 257 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 115 km
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 106 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 63 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 101 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m 149 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (74 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 74 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 20.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 14.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 12.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 9.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 9.2 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 10.1 in
December 79°F (26°C) 15.2 in

Santa Maria has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 132.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (20.4") and August the driest (7.4").

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