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Weather & Climate in La Libertad, Philippines

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

La Libertad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days179 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area80.5 sq mi (208.5 km²)
Population Density66/sq mi
Coordinates7.4803°N, 125.6472°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.5"
128% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.78"
Driest Month (Mar) 4.96"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,231 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 122 km 33 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 127 km 33 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 113 km 33 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 106 km 59 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 126 km 36 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 132 km 32 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 129 km 44 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 138 km 65 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 131 km 138 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 129 km 51 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 147 km 87 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 146 km 19 km
Apr 5, 2018 43 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines M6.0 144 km 34 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 99 km 16 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 54 km 19 km
Nov 21, 1996 27 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M5.9 128 km 53 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 45 km 16 km
Aug 19, 1993 27 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M5.9 132 km 31 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 95 km 8 km
May 16, 2004 4 km NE of Bantacan, Philippines M5.8 60 km 12 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 283 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 45 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 222 km
1986 Marge Category 2 98 mph 233 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 233 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

5 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 127 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 146 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 117 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m 139 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 45 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 69 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 139 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
March 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
May 82°F (28°C) 8.8 in Warmest, Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
November 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
December 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in

La Libertad has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.8") and March the driest (5.0").

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