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Weather & Climate in General Santos, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
General Santos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.5°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 190.3 sq mi (492.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,795/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.1128°N, 125.1717°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,652 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Mar 5, 2002 | Mindanao, Philippines | M7.5 | 102 km | 31 km |
| Apr 28, 2017 | 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines | M6.9 | 69 km | 26 km |
| Jan 1, 2002 | 3 km S of Lais, Philippines | M6.3 | 57 km | 138 km |
| Feb 16, 2013 | 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.1 | 72 km | 105 km |
| May 31, 2019 | 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M6.1 | 146 km | 99 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines | M6.1 | 62 km | 59 km |
| Feb 12, 2007 | 62 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.1 | 117 km | 24 km |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 65 km E of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.0 | 133 km | 100 km |
| Mar 8, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines | M6.0 | 103 km | 23 km |
| Feb 7, 2021 | 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines | M6.0 | 73 km | 16 km |
| Oct 17, 1996 | 41 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.0 | 97 km | 117 km |
| Nov 22, 1993 | 53 km S of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M5.9 | 120 km | 38 km |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines | M5.9 | 118 km | 12 km |
| Apr 28, 1992 | 66 km SSW of Malisbeng, Philippines | M5.9 | 136 km | 477 km |
| Jul 6, 1994 | 27 km E of Mangili, Philippines | M5.9 | 85 km | 151 km |
| Jan 21, 2005 | 34 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines | M5.9 | 103 km | 175 km |
| Nov 4, 2000 | 22 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M5.8 | 77 km | 134 km |
| Oct 5, 1997 | 2 km NNW of Sugal, Philippines | M5.8 | 57 km | 224 km |
| Jun 13, 1990 | 24 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M5.8 | 138 km | 77 km |
| Aug 5, 2017 | Mindanao, Philippines | M5.8 | 27 km | 76 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 5 | 115 mph | 204 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1976 | MORO GULF | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 8,000 | 121 km |
| 1918 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 7.2 m | 52 | 145 km |
| 2002 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 15 | 102 km |
| 1917 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 7 | 23 km |
| 2017 | SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 69 km |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | - | 97 | 122 km |
| 1923 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | - | - | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (31 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 31 km |
| Balut | Stratovolcano | 862 m (2,828 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 3.6 in |
General Santos has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and March the driest (2.6").