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Weather & Climate in Salvador, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Salvador has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 301 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 173.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.2°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 1,939.3 sq mi (5,022.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.8953°N, 123.8436°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
337 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Jul 23, 2010 | 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines | M7.5 | 140 km | 641 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M7.3 | 139 km | 607 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M6.9 | 127 km | 566 km |
| Oct 4, 2009 | 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M6.6 | 138 km | 620 km |
| Oct 29, 1992 | 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines | M6.2 | 119 km | 33 km |
| May 31, 2010 | 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines | M6.0 | 107 km | 20 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines | M6.0 | 30 km | 658 km |
| May 13, 1994 | 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines | M5.9 | 73 km | 33 km |
| May 10, 2018 | 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 114 km | 535 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 121 km | 584 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines | M5.9 | 147 km | 533 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines | M5.8 | 65 km | 602 km |
| Sep 3, 2012 | 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines | M5.8 | 143 km | 12 km |
| Apr 11, 2017 | 8 km N of Osias, Philippines | M5.8 | 109 km | 8 km |
| Oct 16, 1993 | 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines | M5.8 | 64 km | 31 km |
| Aug 13, 2022 | Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines | M5.8 | 110 km | 20 km |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines | M5.7 | 126 km | 6 km |
| Sep 3, 2012 | 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines | M5.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines | M5.7 | 106 km | 8 km |
| May 9, 2007 | 15 km WSW of Taguisa, Philippines | M5.6 | 140 km | 573 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 121 mph | 248 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 4 | 98 mph | 94 km |
| 1994 | Owen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 277 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 69 mph | 261 km |
| 1990 | Mike | Category 4 | 98 mph | 290 km |
| 1986 | Marge | Category 1 | 69 mph | 242 km |
| 1984 | Ike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 237 km |
| 1982 | Nelson | Category 3 | 115 mph | 294 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | — | 97 | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (168 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cuernos de Negros | Complex | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 172 km |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 10.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 13.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 13.6 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 13.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 14.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 14.5 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in |
Salvador has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 121.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.8") and February the driest (4.6").