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Santa Monica, Philippines

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2,284 Population 151/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Santa Monica 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 122 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 162.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days122 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area15.1 sq mi (39.2 km²)
Population Density151/sq mi
Coordinates10.0200°N, 126.0383°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 162.9"
329% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 27.72"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,821 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Aug 31, 2012 89 km E of Sulangan, Philippines M7.6 110 km
Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 137 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 68 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 71 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 66 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 38 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 55 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 133 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 73 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 42 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 22 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 90 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 85 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 23 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 46 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 41 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 102 km
Apr 13, 2000 61 km ENE of Santa Monica, Philippines M5.9 62 km
Mar 30, 1994 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines M5.9 116 km
Nov 4, 1996 16 km ENE of Union, Philippines M5.9 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 71 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 283 km
2021 Rai Category 5 5 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 232 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 116 km
2015 Melor Category 4 277 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 170 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 215 km
2014 Rammasun Category 2 299 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 88 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 232 km
2008 Fengshen Category 2 135 km
2006 Xangsane Category 3 254 km
2006 Utor Category 1 131 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 190 km
2005 Roke Category 1 147 km
2004 Nida Category 5 183 km
2000 Xangsane Category 1 269 km
1998 Babs Category 4 269 km
1998 Faith Category 1 214 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 170 134 km
1952 E. OF MINDANO, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 145 km
2012 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m 1 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cabalían (95 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 95 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 158 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 27.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 21.5 in
March 80°F (27°C) 16.7 in
April 81°F (27°C) 11.9 in
May 83°F (28°C) 8.0 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in Driest
September 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
November 81°F (27°C) 18.4 in
December 80°F (27°C) 24.1 in

Santa Monica has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 162.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (27.7") and August the driest (5.1").

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