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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 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 115 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 129.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days115 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area367.0 sq mi (950.5 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates8.4781°N, 125.7439°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 129.1"
240% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 18.15"
Driest Month (Apr) 8.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,669 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 92 km 24 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 70 km 36 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 101 km 32 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 125 km 33 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 126 km 33 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 146 km 106 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 81 km 44 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 138 km 33 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 124 km 15 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 126 km 14 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 108 km 51 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 94 km 37 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 139 km 33 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 108 km 33 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 89 km 19 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 81 km 40 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 115 km 16 km
Jan 6, 1995 1 km ENE of Mabahin, Philippines M5.8 92 km 32 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 136 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 244 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 172 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 81 mph 290 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 259 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 77 km
2005 Roke Category 1 52 mph 299 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 222 km
1994 Axel Category 3 98 mph 259 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 192 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 114 km
1990 Mike Category 4 109 mph 203 km
1988 Skip Category 4 86 mph 268 km
1986 Marge Category 2 98 mph 124 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 124 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 115 mph 296 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 115 mph 214 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 138 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 78 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (126 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 126 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 143 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 18.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 11.7 in
March 80°F (26°C) 11.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 9.2 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 9.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 9.2 in
December 79°F (26°C) 14.3 in

San Luis has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 129.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (18.2") and April the driest (8.4").

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