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Weather & Climate in Sanchez-Mira, Philippines

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

Sanchez-Mira has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 160 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 99.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days160 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area76.8 sq mi (198.8 km²)
Population Density343/sq mi
Coordinates18.5616°N, 121.2319°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.6"
162% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.17"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

790 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
Sep 12, 2023 69 km N of Namuac, Philippines M6.2 75 km 31 km
May 22, 1997 38 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.1 41 km 34 km
Jun 30, 2022 49 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 53 km 30 km
Mar 20, 2011 43 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 48 km 27 km
Feb 6, 1999 66 km N of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 71 km 33 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 53 km 32 km
Jan 14, 2012 65 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.8 72 km 17 km
Mar 2, 2010 Luzon, Philippines M5.8 130 km 17 km
Sep 30, 2010 97 km SSW of Basco, Philippines M5.8 130 km 15 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 43 km 48 km
May 13, 2002 58 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.8 63 km 33 km
May 6, 1998 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.8 35 km 33 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 40 km 71 km
Aug 26, 1999 56 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 63 km 33 km
Sep 14, 2003 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.7 24 km 64 km
May 28, 2006 61 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 67 km 23 km
Mar 13, 2001 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 23 km 33 km
Oct 4, 2023 Babuyan Islands region, Philippines M5.7 71 km 27 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 87 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 83 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 246 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 177 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 121 mph 189 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 115 mph 25 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 109 mph 24 km
2024 Man-yi Category 3 98 mph 208 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 174 km
2023 Saola Category 5 121 mph 161 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 115 mph 42 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 156 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 63 mph 174 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 132 mph 146 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 81 mph 102 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 127 mph 65 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 92 mph 210 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 138 mph 256 km
2016 Haima Category 4 115 mph 62 km
2016 Sarika Category 2 86 mph 289 km
2016 Nida Category 1 63 mph 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1988 NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 24 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 124 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 16 54 km
1627 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 62 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin de Babuyanes (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 73 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 101 km
Babuyan Claro Stratovolcano(es) 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 1924 130 km
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 139 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 6.9 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
March 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 5.2 in
June 83°F (28°C) 7.5 in Warmest
July 83°F (28°C) 9.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 11.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 14.2 in Wettest
November 78°F (25°C) 13.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 10.9 in

Sanchez-Mira has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 99.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.2") and April the driest (2.4").

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