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Santa Monica, Philippines

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5,475 Population 75/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 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 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 329 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 98.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area72.7 sq mi (188.2 km²)
Population Density75/sq mi
Coordinates15.3577°N, 120.7201°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.5"
159% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 14.92"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

722 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 17, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 60 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 114 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 130 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 120 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 50 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 149 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 125 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 103 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 118 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 131 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 83 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 112 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 127 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 86 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 117 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 107 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 22 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 118 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 126 km
Dec 22, 1997 Luzon, Philippines M5.6 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

84 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 109 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 184 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 154 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 103 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 152 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 173 km
2023 Saola Category 4 271 km
2022 Noru Category 4 7 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 286 km
2021 Conson Category 1 232 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 22 km
2020 Goni Category 3 188 km
2020 Molave Category 2 253 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 235 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 149 km
2016 Haima Category 4 287 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 72 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 175 km
2015 Melor Category 4 168 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 97 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 116 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 60 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 114 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 127 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (18 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 18 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 47 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 79 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 96 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 120 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 151 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 154 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in
April 85°F (29°C) 1.9 in
May 85°F (29°C) 6.6 in Warmest
June 83°F (29°C) 8.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 14.1 in
August 81°F (27°C) 14.9 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 11.1 in
October 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in
November 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 1.2 in

Santa Monica has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 71.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.9") and February the driest (0.1").

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