Santo Niño, Philippines

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9,611 Population 52/sq mi density

171 ft Elevation 52 meters

80°F Avg Temperature 27°C

Santo Niño 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 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	79.7°F
	48% above US avg
January Average	78°F (26°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	170 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	171 ft (52 m)
Area	186.6 sq mi (483.3 km²)
Population Density	52/sq mi
Coordinates	7.6236°N, 125.6253°W
Timezone	Asia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.5"

141% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (May) 9.29"

Driest Month (Mar) 5.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,140 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

Jan 1, 2001	21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines	M7.5	133 km
May 17, 1992	23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines	M7.3	134 km
May 17, 1992	9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines	M7.1	120 km
May 11, 1993	3 km E of Manay, Philippines	M7.0	114 km
Nov 13, 1991	4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines	M6.8	116 km
Aug 2, 2024	20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines	M6.8	126 km
Oct 25, 1990	13 km E of Tidman, Philippines	M6.5	119 km
Jan 1, 2002	3 km S of Lais, Philippines	M6.3	147 km
Aug 3, 2024	44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines	M6.3	148 km
Sep 15, 1997	23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines	M6.2	124 km
Feb 7, 2021	9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines	M6.0	111 km
Feb 1, 2023	1 km NW of Babag, Philippines	M6.0	49 km
Nov 21, 1996	27 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines	M5.9	142 km
Mar 7, 2023	6 km SE of Manat, Philippines	M5.9	50 km
Aug 19, 1993	27 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines	M5.9	139 km
May 16, 2004	4 km NE of Bantacan, Philippines	M5.8	60 km
Sep 20, 1994	18 km E of Baculin, Philippines	M5.8	126 km
May 15, 1993	9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines	M5.8	120 km
Apr 11, 2017	8 km N of Osias, Philippines	M5.8	90 km
Sep 4, 2016	7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines	M5.8	91 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2021	Rai	Category 5	267 km
2012	Bopha	Category 5	36 km
1994	Owen	Category 1	287 km
1993	Nell	Category 1	207 km
1990	Mike	Category 4	295 km
1986	Marge	Category 2	218 km
1984	Ike	Category 4	218 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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	—	134 km
2023	E. MINDANAO ISLAND	Earthquake	0.3 m	3	135 km
2025	MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	0.3 m	10	123 km
1970	PHILIPPINE TRENCH	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	150 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (54 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Leonard Range	Stratovolcano	1,080 m (3,543 ft)	120	54 km
Apo	Stratovolcano	2,938 m (9,639 ft)	Unknown	81 km
Matutum	Stratovolcano	2,286 m (7,500 ft)	1290	152 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	78°F (26°C)	8.2 in	Coldest
February	78°F (26°C)	6.7 in
March	79°F (26°C)	5.7 in	Driest
April	81°F (27°C)	6.8 in
May	81°F (27°C)	9.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
June	80°F (27°C)	8.7 in
July	80°F (27°C)	7.4 in
August	80°F (27°C)	7.5 in
September	80°F (27°C)	8.0 in
October	80°F (27°C)	8.5 in
November	80°F (27°C)	7.4 in
December	79°F (26°C)	7.2 in

Santo Niño has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 91.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (5.7").

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