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Weather & Climate in San Fernando, Philippines

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

San Fernando has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 160 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 97.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days160 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area27.7 sq mi (71.8 km²)
Population Density229/sq mi
Coordinates13.5656°N, 123.1453°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.4"
156% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.23"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

244 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.

Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 128 km 76 km
May 5, 2018 64 km NNW of Pandan, Philippines M6.1 140 km 18 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 109 km 18 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 59 km 40 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 148 km 37 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 10 km 18 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 19 km 22 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 96 km 44 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 102 km 17 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 111 km 33 km
Aug 19, 1993 15 km NNE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M5.3 113 km 71 km
Aug 1, 1998 7 km E of Batuan, Philippines M5.3 149 km 33 km
Jun 3, 2007 2 km E of Catabangan, Philippines M5.3 60 km 30 km
Feb 5, 2016 4 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M5.3 92 km 10 km
Feb 4, 2016 4 km NW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.2 100 km 28 km
Apr 29, 2010 9 km SW of Dalupaon, Philippines M5.2 30 km 42 km
Apr 23, 1991 7 km WNW of Cagmanaba, Philippines M5.2 54 km 40 km
Mar 27, 1991 8 km ENE of Aroroy, Philippines M5.1 118 km 33 km
Jan 26, 2014 2 km SW of Balanacan, Philippines M5.1 140 km 45 km
Feb 4, 2021 35 km NE of Paracale, Philippines M5.1 110 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 131 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 121 mph 108 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 177 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 248 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 272 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 160 km
2021 Conson Category 1 156 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 38 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 104 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 57 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 30 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 64 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 198 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 115 mph 29 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 150 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 76 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 115 mph 258 km
2015 Noul Category 4 115 mph 257 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 33 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 104 mph 74 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 42 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isarog (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 27 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 105 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 133 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 2.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
May 83°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 10.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 13.2 in Wettest
August 83°F (28°C) 8.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 10.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 12.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 11.4 in

San Fernando has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 97.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.2") and March the driest (2.4").

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