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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 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 157 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 99.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 889 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 157 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Area | 222.1 sq mi (575.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.7367°N, 125.0703°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
428 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Feb 7, 2021 | 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines | M6.0 | 108 km | 16 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines | M6.0 | 109 km | 19 km |
| May 31, 2010 | 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines | M6.0 | 145 km | 20 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines | M5.9 | 112 km | 16 km |
| Sep 4, 2016 | 7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines | M5.8 | 116 km | 16 km |
| Feb 10, 2024 | 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines | M5.8 | 119 km | 32 km |
| May 16, 2004 | 4 km NE of Bantacan, Philippines | M5.8 | 121 km | 12 km |
| Apr 11, 2017 | 8 km N of Osias, Philippines | M5.8 | 29 km | 8 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines | M5.7 | 41 km | 8 km |
| Jun 7, 1999 | 1 km ESE of Aurora, Philippines | M5.7 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Sep 18, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel, Philippines | M5.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines | M5.7 | 12 km | 6 km |
| Mar 11, 1997 | 9 km SSE of Bislig, Philippines | M5.7 | 147 km | 88 km |
| Sep 3, 2012 | 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines | M5.7 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2002 | 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines | M5.6 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 13 km ENE of Bantacan, Philippines | M5.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2013 | 13 km NNE of Banawa, Philippines | M5.6 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2019 | 8 km W of Dolo, Philippines | M5.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2017 | 9 km S of Adtugan, Philippines | M5.5 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1999 | 3 km E of Aurora, Philippines | M5.5 | 129 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 5 | 121 mph | 252 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 5 | 115 mph | 52 km |
| 1994 | Owen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 274 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 69 mph | 223 km |
| 1990 | Mike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 293 km |
| 1986 | Marge | Category 2 | 98 mph | 221 km |
| 1984 | Ike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 223 km |
| 1982 | Nelson | Category 3 | 115 mph | 296 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | — | 97 | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 115 km |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 152 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 10.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 12.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 12.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 11.4 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3 in |
San Jose has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 99.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.9") and February the driest (4.3").