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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 (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 158 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 101.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days158 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area248.2 sq mi (642.7 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates7.4414°N, 126.5511°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 101.9"
168% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 16.50"
Driest Month (Aug) 4.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,846 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 61 km 33 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 36 km 33 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 25 km 33 km
Aug 11, 2021 60 km ENE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M7.1 109 km 55 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 25 km 59 km
Mar 11, 1997 121 km E of Kinablangan, Philippines M6.9 125 km 10 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 83 km 32 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 104 km 36 km
Jan 1, 2001 Mindanao, Philippines M6.8 98 km 33 km
Apr 20, 1995 66 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.6 132 km 94 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 97 km 44 km
Jan 2, 2001 51 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M6.4 82 km 33 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 97 km 65 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 90 km 15 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 74 km 51 km
Mar 20, 2008 85 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.1 145 km 45 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 48 km 19 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 72 km 87 km
May 31, 2019 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.1 129 km 99 km
May 5, 2022 94 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M6.0 120 km 18 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

7 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 264 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 18 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 197 km
1990 Mike Category 5 109 mph 286 km
1986 Marge Category 2 98 mph 221 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 221 km
1982 Nelson Category 2 115 mph 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 6.0 m 36 km
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 128 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 121 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 23 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m 73 km
2021 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.1 m 1 112 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 105 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (56 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 56 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 16.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 12.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in
April 80°F (27°C) 7.7 in
May 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 4.6 in Driest
September 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 11.9 in

San Luis has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 101.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (16.5") and August the driest (4.6").

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