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Weather & Climate in Sanlibo, Philippines

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

Sanlibo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 108.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area31.0 sq mi (80.4 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates15.9167°N, 120.5500°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.2"
185% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 19.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

745 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 72 km 25 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 88 km 33 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 79 km 23 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 141 km 15 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 116 km 33 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 65 km 18 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 146 km 70 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 107 km 22 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 100 km 10 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 121 km 35 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 48 km 33 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 132 km 59 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 112 km 28 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 67 km 17 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 67 km 10 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 118 km 33 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 42 km 13 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 67 km 26 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 134 km 10 km
Apr 9, 1993 2 km ENE of Gutad, Philippines M5.6 109 km 34 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 - 64 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 - 126 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 - 114 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 109 mph 275 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 67 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 115 mph 285 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 206 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 134 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 262 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 70 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 - 249 km
2021 Conson Category 1 - 296 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 80 km
2020 Goni Category 3 69 mph 251 km
2019 Kammuri Category 1 75 mph 286 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 127 mph 243 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 92 mph 85 km
2016 Haima Category 4 115 mph 237 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 28 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 98 mph 224 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 15 125 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 72 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 88 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - 20 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (82 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 82 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 90 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 134 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 155 km
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 167 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
March 82°F (28°C) 1.1 in
April 85°F (29°C) 2.2 in
May 85°F (29°C) 8.4 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 10.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 16.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 19.0 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 13.0 in
October 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
November 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in
December 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in

Sanlibo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 79°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 84.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (19.0") and January the driest (0.3").

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