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Weather & Climate in Santa Cecilia, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Cecilia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 178 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 497.1 sq mi (1,287.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.1054°N, 122.2016°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
398 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Nov 14, 1994 | 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines | M7.1 | 139 km | 32 km |
| Apr 8, 2017 | 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines | M5.9 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Dec 12, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines | M5.6 | 101 km | 22 km |
| Feb 3, 1993 | 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines | M5.6 | 108 km | 18 km |
| Apr 8, 2017 | 3 km S of Talaga, Philippines | M5.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2000 | 19 km SE of Laiya, Philippines | M5.5 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Aug 1, 2000 | 34 km ENE of Karligan, Philippines | M5.4 | 107 km | 60 km |
| Jul 6, 2008 | 53 km NE of Karligan, Philippines | M5.4 | 133 km | 26 km |
| Mar 12, 1997 | 2 km WNW of San Teodoro, Philippines | M5.4 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Sep 3, 2024 | 28 km NE of Casuguran, Philippines | M5.3 | 94 km | 17 km |
| Jun 3, 2007 | 2 km E of Catabangan, Philippines | M5.3 | 58 km | 30 km |
| Apr 4, 2017 | 2 km N of Talahib Payap, Philippines | M5.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2016 | 4 km E of San Francisco, Philippines | M5.3 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2019 | 26 km ENE of Karligan, Philippines | M5.3 | 106 km | 48 km |
| Apr 4, 2017 | 2 km SSW of Bolo, Philippines | M5.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 9 km SW of Dalupaon, Philippines | M5.2 | 99 km | 42 km |
| Feb 4, 2016 | 4 km NW of San Francisco, Philippines | M5.2 | 33 km | 28 km |
| Jul 28, 1995 | 10 km WSW of Patnanungan, Philippines | M5.2 | 71 km | 21 km |
| Sep 3, 2014 | 47 km ENE of Karligan, Philippines | M5.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1990 | 5 km E of Sabang, Philippines | M5.1 | 144 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
86 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 | — | 139 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 1 | — | 259 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 121 mph | 125 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 64 km |
| 2024 | Toraji | Category 1 | 81 mph | 227 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 109 mph | 247 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 5 | 109 mph | 105 km |
| 2021 | Conson | Category 1 | — | 86 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 5 | 115 mph | 45 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 86 mph | 89 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 2 | 81 mph | 106 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 2 | 81 mph | 105 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 112 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 233 km |
| 2018 | Yutu | Category 4 | 92 mph | 296 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 4 | 115 mph | 79 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 4 | 109 mph | 140 km |
| 2015 | Noul | Category 5 | 115 mph | 279 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 130 km |
| 2015 | Koppu | Category 4 | 115 mph | 211 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1994 | PHILIPPINE ISLANDS | Earthquake | 7.3 m | 81 | 139 km |
| 1965 | TAAL, LUZON ISLAND | Astronomical | 4.7 m | 355 | 131 km |
| 1911 | TAAL, LUZON ISLAND | Astronomical | 3.0 m | 1,335 | 131 km |
| 1973 | QUEZON | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 15 | 102 km |
| 1889 | MINDORO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 146 km |
| 1937 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1 | 87 km |
| 1749 | TAAL, LUZON ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 131 km |
| 1716 | TAAL, LUZON ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Banahaw (78 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Banahaw | Complex | 2,158 m (7,080 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| San Pablo Volcanic Field | Stratovolcano | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | 1350 | 97 km |
| Laguna Caldera | Caldera | 743 m (2,438 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Taal | Caldera | 311 m (1,020 ft) | 2020 | 131 km |
| Isarog | Stratovolcano | 1,966 m (6,450 ft) | -3500 | 137 km |
| Mariveles | Stratovolcano | 1,388 m (4,554 ft) | -2050 | 191 km |
| Arayat | Stratovolcano | 1,026 m (3,366 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.5 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 13.4 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 13.4 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 14.7 in | Wettest |
Santa Cecilia has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 90.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (14.7") and March the driest (2.8").