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Weather & Climate in San Jose, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Jose has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 122.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 82.1°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 174 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 172.5 sq mi (446.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 832/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.3528°N, 121.0676°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
422 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Nov 14, 1994 | 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines | M7.1 | 130 km | 32 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines | M7.1 | 112 km | 18 km |
| Sep 18, 2009 | 41 km WSW of Batasan, Philippines | M5.9 | 75 km | 12 km |
| Mar 29, 1993 | Mindoro, Philippines | M5.9 | 131 km | 58 km |
| Mar 1, 2006 | 7 km NE of Paluan, Philippines | M5.8 | 137 km | 22 km |
| May 12, 2021 | 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines | M5.8 | 138 km | 113 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines | M5.8 | 138 km | 21 km |
| Sep 3, 2002 | 8 km N of Wawa, Philippines | M5.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1994 | 12 km NNW of Cabacao, Philippines | M5.7 | 130 km | 70 km |
| May 4, 2019 | 8 km SW of San Agustin, Philippines | M5.7 | 15 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2011 | 14 km WSW of Tingloy, Philippines | M5.7 | 142 km | 149 km |
| Jul 7, 1990 | 41 km SW of Adela, Philippines | M5.7 | 47 km | 27 km |
| Apr 3, 2005 | 9 km NNW of Odala, Philippines | M5.6 | 137 km | 129 km |
| Sep 29, 2000 | 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines | M5.6 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines | M5.6 | 116 km | 18 km |
| Mar 27, 2006 | 0 km NNE of Semirara, Philippines | M5.6 | 47 km | 32 km |
| Feb 3, 2000 | 19 km SE of Laiya, Philippines | M5.5 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 2003 | 9 km SW of Tayaman, Philippines | M5.5 | 109 km | 46 km |
| Nov 15, 1994 | 11 km WSW of Victoria, Philippines | M5.5 | 88 km | 21 km |
| Aug 9, 1996 | 1 km SW of Tingloy, Philippines | M5.4 | 146 km | 130 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
49 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 1 | — | 197 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 1 | 75 mph | 266 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 98 mph | 251 km |
| 2021 | Conson | Category 1 | — | 145 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 4 | 115 mph | 181 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 2 | 81 mph | 84 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 1 | 75 mph | 206 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 95 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 30 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 3 | 98 mph | 133 km |
| 2016 | Tokage | Category 1 | 58 mph | 201 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 98 mph | 95 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 4 | 98 mph | 196 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 86 mph | 229 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 104 mph | 80 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 1 | 75 mph | 285 km |
| 2009 | Mirinae | Category 2 | 69 mph | 285 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 103 km |
| 2006 | Durian | Category 4 | 104 mph | 128 km |
| 2006 | Xangsane | Category 4 | 86 mph | 196 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1994 | PHILIPPINE ISLANDS | Earthquake | 7.3 m | 81 | 130 km |
| 1889 | MINDORO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 128 km |
| 1928 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 19 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taal (184 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taal | Caldera | 311 m (1,020 ft) | 2020 | 184 km |
| Banahaw | Complex | 2,158 m (7,080 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
| San Pablo Volcanic Field | Stratovolcano | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | 1350 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 16.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 27.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 21.9 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 18.0 in | Coldest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 12.6 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 9.2 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in |
San Jose has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 81°F in September to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 122.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (27.1") and March the driest (0.5").