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Santo Tomas, Philippines

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3,055 Population 36/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Santo Tomas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 124 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 119.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days124 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area85.6 sq mi (221.8 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates8.1858°N, 125.8039°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 119.4"
214% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 15.43"
Driest Month (Apr) 8.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,540 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 140 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 137 km
Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 106 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 89 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 65 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 74 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 114 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 140 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 93 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 121 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 130 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 57 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 121 km
Mar 30, 1994 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines M5.9 104 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 82 km
Feb 10, 2024 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines M5.8 61 km
Sep 20, 1994 18 km E of Baculin, Philippines M5.8 134 km
May 15, 1993 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M5.8 141 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 123 km
Jul 27, 2020 3 km N of La Paz, Philippines M5.8 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 274 km
2021 Rai Category 5 203 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 291 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 44 km
1995 Zack Category 2 252 km
1994 Axel Category 3 292 km
1994 Owen Category 1 224 km
1993 Nell Category 1 142 km
1990 Mike Category 4 230 km
1988 Skip Category 4 296 km
1986 Marge Category 2 153 km
1984 Ike Category 4 153 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 246 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 136 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 81 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 140 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (93 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 93 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 146 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 15.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 10.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in
April 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.6 in
November 80°F (27°C) 8.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 12.1 in

Santo Tomas has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 119.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (15.4") and April the driest (8.1").

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