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Weather & Climate in San Francisco, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Francisco 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 105 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 149.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 105 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 151.6 sq mi (392.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 526/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.5356°N, 125.9500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,018 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Feb 18, 1991 | 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines | M7.0 | 69 km | 24 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines | M6.8 | 50 km | 36 km |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines | M6.8 | 83 km | 32 km |
| Sep 20, 1996 | 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines | M6.6 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 1996 | 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines | M6.6 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines | M6.5 | 141 km | 106 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines | M6.5 | 62 km | 44 km |
| Sep 20, 1996 | 26 km SE of Union, Philippines | M6.4 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines | M6.3 | 104 km | 15 km |
| Apr 24, 1991 | 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines | M6.3 | 103 km | 14 km |
| Sep 15, 1997 | 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines | M6.2 | 90 km | 51 km |
| Nov 7, 1996 | 25 km E of Union, Philippines | M6.1 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 1996 | 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines | M6.1 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Nov 2, 2012 | 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines | M6.1 | 80 km | 37 km |
| Jan 27, 1996 | 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines | M6.0 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines | M6.0 | 89 km | 19 km |
| Nov 5, 1996 | 27 km E of Union, Philippines | M6.0 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines | M5.9 | 88 km | 39 km |
| Mar 30, 1994 | 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines | M5.9 | 62 km | 40 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines | M5.9 | 116 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | — | 233 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 5 | 121 mph | 163 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 2 | 81 mph | 278 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 144 mph | 252 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 5 | 115 mph | 82 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 1 | 81 mph | 294 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 1 | 69 mph | 294 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 2 | 63 mph | 211 km |
| 1994 | Axel | Category 4 | 98 mph | 252 km |
| 1994 | Owen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 186 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 69 mph | 100 km |
| 1990 | Mike | Category 4 | 109 mph | 188 km |
| 1988 | Skip | Category 4 | 86 mph | 254 km |
| 1986 | Marge | Category 2 | 98 mph | 111 km |
| 1984 | Agnes | Category 4 | 121 mph | 283 km |
| 1984 | Ike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 111 km |
| 1982 | Nelson | Category 3 | 115 mph | 207 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1929 | E. MINDANAO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 116 km |
| 2023 | E. MINDANAO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 55 km |
| 1921 | PHILIPPINE TRENCH | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 129 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 159 km |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 23.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 16.0 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 14.7 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 9.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 9.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.6 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.5 in | Driest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 11.6 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 18.3 in |
San Francisco has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 149.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (23.7") and August the driest (8.5").