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Santa Rita, Philippines

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3,211 Population 68/sq mi density
154 ft Elevation 47 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Santa Rita 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 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.8 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 Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area47.1 sq mi (122.0 km²)
Population Density68/sq mi
Coordinates15.6192°N, 120.8696°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.8"
144% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 15.08"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

666 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 33 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 122 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 98 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 91 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 83 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 135 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 130 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 116 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 140 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 116 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 89 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 86 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 87 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 86 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 50 km
Jun 15, 1991 17 km WNW of Babo-Pangulo, Philippines M5.6 78 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 98 km
Dec 22, 1997 Luzon, Philippines M5.6 129 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 99 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 77 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 154 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 156 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 279 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 71 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 158 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 141 km
2023 Saola Category 4 243 km
2022 Noru Category 4 40 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 253 km
2021 Conson Category 1 252 km
2020 Goni Category 4 207 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 55 km
2020 Molave Category 2 282 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 268 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 271 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 120 km
2016 Haima Category 4 255 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 43 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 208 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 92 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 33 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 122 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 142 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (49 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 49 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 78 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 112 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 128 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 140 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 173 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 180 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 184 km
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 191 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) 0.2 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.6 in
May 85°F (29°C) 7.2 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 9.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 14.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 15.1 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 11.1 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.3 in
November 81°F (27°C) 4.2 in
December 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in

Santa Rita has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 73.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.1") and February the driest (0.2").

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