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Santiago, Philippines

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2,631 Population 11/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Santiago has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 172 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days172 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area248.2 sq mi (642.7 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates7.2889°N, 126.5733°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.8"
142% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 14.17"
Driest Month (Aug) 4.53"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,942 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 44 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 24 km
Aug 11, 2021 60 km ENE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M7.1 92 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 10 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 8 km
Mar 11, 1997 121 km E of Kinablangan, Philippines M6.9 129 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 100 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 121 km
Jan 1, 2001 Mindanao, Philippines M6.8 82 km
Apr 20, 1995 66 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.6 115 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 114 km
Jan 2, 2001 51 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M6.4 65 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 80 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 150 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 106 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 90 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 42 km
May 31, 2019 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.1 113 km
Mar 20, 2008 85 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.1 128 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rai Category 5 280 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 35 km
1993 Nell Category 1 211 km
1986 Marge Category 2 238 km
1984 Ike Category 4 238 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 6.0 m 24 km
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 143 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 138 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 13 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m 56 km
2021 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.1 m 1 95 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 88 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (59 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 59 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 148 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 14.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 10.9 in
March 79°F (26°C) 8.4 in
April 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in Driest
September 80°F (27°C) 4.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 7.1 in
December 79°F (26°C) 10.1 in

Santiago has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 91.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.2") and August the driest (4.5").

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