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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 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 116.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.1°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 53.9 sq mi (139.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 105/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.0266°N, 123.2335°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
489 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Oct 15, 2013 | 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines | M7.1 | 98 km | 19 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines | M6.7 | 4 km | 11 km |
| Jul 11, 2011 | 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines | M6.4 | 130 km | 19 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 51 km WSW of Alim, Philippines | M6.3 | 147 km | 15 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines | M6.0 | 107 km | 533 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines | M6.0 | 22 km | 9 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines | M5.9 | 142 km | 533 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines | M5.8 | 28 km | 15 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 11 km W of Loon, Philippines | M5.7 | 56 km | 16 km |
| Nov 14, 2012 | 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines | M5.7 | 84 km | 41 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines | M5.6 | 115 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines | M5.6 | 7 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1991 | 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines | M5.5 | 125 km | 519 km |
| May 21, 1992 | 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines | M5.4 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines | M5.4 | 113 km | 14 km |
| Aug 15, 2016 | 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines | M5.4 | 150 km | 29 km |
| Nov 15, 2001 | 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines | M5.4 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 2011 | 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines | M5.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2012 | 11 km NNW of Minolos, Philippines | M5.3 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2012 | 12 km ESE of Hibaiyo, Philippines | M5.3 | 33 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
26 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | — | 64 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 109 mph | 11 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 3 | 98 mph | 288 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 187 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 3 | 104 mph | 254 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 127 mph | 140 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 4 | 98 mph | 114 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 188 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 3 | 86 mph | 197 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 1 | 63 mph | 300 km |
| 2005 | Roke | Category 1 | 52 mph | 115 km |
| 1998 | Faith | Category 1 | 75 mph | 223 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 2 | 63 mph | 90 km |
| 1995 | Sibyl | Category 2 | 52 mph | 284 km |
| 1994 | Axel | Category 2 | 86 mph | 169 km |
| 1994 | Owen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 84 km |
| 1993 | Manny | Category 3 | 75 mph | 276 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 69 mph | 82 km |
| 1990 | Mike | Category 4 | 98 mph | 64 km |
| 1988 | Skip | Category 4 | 75 mph | 214 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2012 | TANON STRAIT | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 51 | 4 km |
| 1948 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | — | 74 | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (44 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 44 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Cuernos de Negros | Complex | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 11.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 6.5 in |
La Libertad has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.2") and February the driest (2.6").