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Santa Rosa, Philippines

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11,683 Population 206/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Santa Rosa 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

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area56.8 sq mi (147.1 km²)
Population Density206/sq mi
Coordinates15.4238°N, 120.9378°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.8"
144% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 14.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

677 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 38 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 134 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 119 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 125 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 147 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 113 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 69 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 145 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 139 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 149 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 112 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 104 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 110 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 107 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 46 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 109 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 109 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 122 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 121 km
Dec 22, 1997 Luzon, Philippines M5.6 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 98 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 169 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 171 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 291 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 85 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 138 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 154 km
2023 Saola Category 4 247 km
2022 Noru Category 4 29 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 267 km
2021 Conson Category 1 229 km
2020 Goni Category 4 184 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 44 km
2020 Molave Category 2 260 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 247 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 291 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 142 km
2016 Haima Category 4 274 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 66 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 193 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 38 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 134 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 119 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (33 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 33 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 71 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 97 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 111 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 117 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 150 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 158 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.7 in
May 85°F (29°C) 6.9 in Warmest
June 83°F (29°C) 9.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 14.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 14.7 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 11.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 4.2 in
December 79°F (26°C) 1.8 in

Santa Rosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 73.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.7") and February the driest (0.2").

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