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Weather & Climate in San Luis, Philippines

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

San Luis has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days197 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area4,658.6 sq mi (12,065.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates16.9646°N, 121.8278°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.5"
101% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

440 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 124 km 34 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 104 km 23 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 109 km 15 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 121 km 18 km
Mar 2, 2010 Luzon, Philippines M5.8 148 km 17 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 115 km 17 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 115 km 26 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 90 km 10 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 101 km 14 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 135 km 20 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 108 km 16 km
Jan 12, 2001 19 km SE of Bantay, Philippines M5.5 106 km 33 km
Jun 9, 2016 5 km WNW of Uddiawan, Philippines M5.4 89 km 8 km
Jul 16, 1990 5 km ENE of General Luna, Philippines M5.4 150 km 33 km
Jul 17, 1990 1 km WNW of Bone South, Philippines M5.4 120 km 13 km
May 4, 2023 Luzon, Philippines M5.4 79 km 19 km
Jul 22, 1990 7 km WSW of Busilak, Philippines M5.4 100 km 13 km
Jun 21, 1990 52 km E of Awallan, Philippines M5.4 119 km 33 km
Sep 3, 1990 2 km SW of Dalupirip, Philippines M5.3 140 km 25 km
Jul 16, 1990 3 km SSE of Tublay, Philippines M5.3 138 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

113 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 260 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 96 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 266 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 30 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 115 mph 181 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 111 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 109 mph 101 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 163 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 43 km
2023 Saola Category 5 109 mph 114 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 115 mph 220 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 202 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 72 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 132 mph 200 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 215 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 81 mph 175 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 127 mph 124 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 92 mph 38 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 141 km
2016 Haima Category 4 115 mph 85 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 132 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 65 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 124 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (87 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 87 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 143 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 80°F (26°C) 2.1 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in
May 84°F (29°C) 5.6 in
June 85°F (29°C) 6.0 in Warmest
July 83°F (28°C) 7.1 in
August 83°F (28°C) 8.3 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.1 in
November 78°F (26°C) 12.1 in Wettest
December 76°F (24°C) 7.4 in

San Luis has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 75°F in January to 85°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 76.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.1") and February the driest (1.9").

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