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Santa Rita, Philippines

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4,338 Population 27/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Santa Rita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 141 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 111.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days141 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area159.0 sq mi (411.8 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates11.4502°N, 124.9425°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 111.5"
193% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 14.84"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,434 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 97 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 131 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 136 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 100 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 86 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 116 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 125 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 50 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 44 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 68 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 111 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 123 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 136 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 122 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 149 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 100 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 98 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 121 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 124 km
May 24, 1995 23 km ENE of San Policarpo, Philippines M5.9 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 274 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 71 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 205 km
2021 Rai Category 5 162 km
2020 Goni Category 5 249 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 84 km
2020 Molave Category 1 217 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 163 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 7 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 229 km
2016 Sarika Category 1 282 km
2015 Melor Category 4 131 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 106 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 50 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 151 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 52 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 23 km
2006 Durian Category 4 217 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 132 km
2006 Utor Category 1 17 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 82 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 97 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 123 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 125 km
1897 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 45 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 64 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 133 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 12.1 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 8.7 in
March 78°F (25°C) 6.6 in
April 80°F (26°C) 5.8 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in
October 80°F (27°C) 10.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 14.8 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 14.7 in

Santa Rita has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 111.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (14.8") and April the driest (5.8").

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