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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 78°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 148 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 133.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 148 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 68.5 sq mi (177.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.3196°N, 122.0505°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
141 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 | 52 km | 18 km |
| May 12, 1997 | 43 km SW of Magdalena, Philippines | M5.9 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines | M5.8 | 97 km | 21 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines | M5.6 | 41 km | 18 km |
| Mar 27, 2006 | 0 km NNE of Semirara, Philippines | M5.6 | 110 km | 32 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines | M5.6 | 33 km | 16 km |
| Sep 29, 2000 | 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines | M5.6 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines | M5.5 | 22 km | 23 km |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines | M5.4 | 138 km | 14 km |
| Nov 9, 1996 | 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines | M5.4 | 124 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 1992 | 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines | M5.4 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 2016 | 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines | M5.4 | 49 km | 29 km |
| Feb 12, 1997 | 48 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines | M5.2 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Feb 27, 2000 | 6 km SSW of Hamtic, Philippines | M5.2 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 2022 | 26 km S of Magdalena, Philippines | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1994 | 24 km SW of La Paz, Philippines | M5.1 | 123 km | 27 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 21 km ESE of Alcantara, Philippines | M5.1 | 96 km | 22 km |
| Jul 14, 2005 | 5 km NNW of Calaya, Philippines | M5.1 | 106 km | 57 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 2 km WNW of Libacao, Philippines | M5.0 | 32 km | 17 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 11 km W of Odiongan, Philippines | M5.0 | 123 km | 36 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
43 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 1 | — | 106 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 109 mph | 141 km |
| 2021 | Conson | Category 1 | — | 245 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 5 | 115 mph | 265 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 2 | 81 mph | 211 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 2 | 81 mph | 210 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 199 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 66 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 4 | 115 mph | 231 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 177 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 4 | 98 mph | 274 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 2 | 98 mph | 210 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 127 mph | 61 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 3 | 81 mph | 198 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 90 km |
| 2006 | Durian | Category 4 | 104 mph | 244 km |
| 2006 | Xangsane | Category 4 | 98 mph | 263 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 3 | 86 mph | 87 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 2 | 63 mph | 186 km |
| 2005 | Roke | Category 1 | 52 mph | 197 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1948 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | — | 74 | 70 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (143 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 155 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 11.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 17.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 22.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 22.1 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 16.7 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 14.8 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 11.9 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 6.9 in |
San Francisco has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 133.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (22.8") and March the driest (1.9").