All Countries
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 78°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 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 112.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 76.0 sq mi (196.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.3036°N, 122.6004°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
208 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Jun 14, 1990 | 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines | M7.1 | 97 km | 18 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines | M6.1 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Jun 26, 2003 | 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines | M6.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2003 | 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines | M5.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines | M5.8 | 35 km | 21 km |
| Feb 22, 2005 | 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines | M5.8 | 70 km | 18 km |
| Mar 27, 2006 | 0 km NNE of Semirara, Philippines | M5.6 | 133 km | 32 km |
| Sep 29, 2000 | 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines | M5.6 | 35 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines | M5.6 | 116 km | 18 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines | M5.6 | 120 km | 37 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines | M5.6 | 118 km | 16 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines | M5.5 | 117 km | 23 km |
| May 21, 1992 | 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines | M5.4 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jul 30, 2001 | 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines | M5.4 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines | M5.4 | 66 km | 17 km |
| Aug 1, 1998 | 7 km E of Batuan, Philippines | M5.3 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Cagmanaba, Philippines | M5.2 | 111 km | 40 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 9 km SW of Dalupaon, Philippines | M5.2 | 137 km | 42 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 21 km ESE of Alcantara, Philippines | M5.1 | 43 km | 22 km |
| May 7, 1998 | 3 km N of Potot, Philippines | M5.1 | 91 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
59 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 | — | 278 km |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | — | 200 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 121 mph | 257 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 1 | 75 mph | 266 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 4 | 109 mph | 300 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 109 mph | 245 km |
| 2021 | Conson | Category 1 | — | 165 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 5 | 138 mph | 146 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 86 mph | 253 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 3 | 98 mph | 86 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 1 | 81 mph | 100 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 91 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 60 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 4 | 115 mph | 133 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 3 | 92 mph | 299 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 66 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 4 | 98 mph | 150 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 3 | 104 mph | 86 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 127 mph | 101 km |
| 2010 | Conson | Category 1 | 75 mph | 242 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 | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (166 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bulusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,535 m (5,036 ft) | 2017 | 166 km |
| Pocdol Mountains | Compound | 1,102 m (3,615 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Isarog | Stratovolcano | 1,966 m (6,450 ft) | -3500 | 173 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 12.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 11.4 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 9.4 in |
San Fernando has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in February to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 92.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.9") and March the driest (2.5").