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Santiago, Philippines

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108,414 Population 355/sq mi density
256 ft Elevation 78 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Santiago has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days201 days/yr

Geography

Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Area305.1 sq mi (790.1 km²)
Population Density355/sq mi
Coordinates16.6881°N, 121.5487°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.2"
95% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

533 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.2 on May 31, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 119 km
Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 121 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 64 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 93 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 81 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 115 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 73 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 72 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 74 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 125 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 125 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 98 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 69 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 126 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 61 km
Jan 12, 2001 19 km SE of Bantay, Philippines M5.5 99 km
Oct 30, 1993 42 km E of Dingalan, Philippines M5.5 141 km
Feb 6, 2019 1 km NNE of Guiling, Philippines M5.5 136 km
May 2, 1996 4 km SE of Labayug, Philippines M5.5 119 km
Mar 2, 2003 44 km ESE of Suklayin, Philippines M5.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 291 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 71 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 228 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 27 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 213 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 71 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 144 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 157 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 19 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 247 km
2023 Saola Category 4 144 km
2022 Noru Category 5 166 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 114 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 241 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 179 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 213 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 147 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 6 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 111 km
2016 Haima Category 4 124 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 15 102 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 119 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 73 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 121 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (85 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 85 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 181 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 2.1 in
March 80°F (26°C) 2.2 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.1 in
May 84°F (29°C) 6.1 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 5.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 7.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 10.4 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 10.3 in
December 76°F (24°C) 6.9 in

Santiago has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 75°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 74.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.4") and January the driest (2.1").

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