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Weather & Climate in Santa Cruz, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 140.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 123.5 sq mi (319.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.8369°N, 125.4131°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,344 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 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 2021 | 60 km ENE of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M7.1 | 149 km | 55 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines | M7.1 | 143 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 1993 | 3 km E of Manay, Philippines | M7.0 | 135 km | 59 km |
| Jan 1, 2002 | 3 km S of Lais, Philippines | M6.3 | 65 km | 138 km |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines | M6.3 | 123 km | 65 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines | M6.1 | 147 km | 59 km |
| Feb 16, 2013 | 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.1 | 120 km | 105 km |
| May 31, 2019 | 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M6.1 | 133 km | 99 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines | M6.0 | 123 km | 19 km |
| Feb 7, 2021 | 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines | M6.0 | 35 km | 16 km |
| Oct 17, 1996 | 41 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.0 | 139 km | 117 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines | M5.9 | 102 km | 16 km |
| Jul 6, 1994 | 27 km E of Mangili, Philippines | M5.9 | 111 km | 151 km |
| Nov 22, 1993 | 53 km S of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M5.9 | 140 km | 38 km |
| Nov 21, 1996 | 27 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines | M5.9 | 118 km | 53 km |
| Nov 4, 2000 | 22 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M5.8 | 126 km | 134 km |
| Jun 13, 1990 | 24 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M5.8 | 120 km | 77 km |
| Aug 5, 2017 | Mindanao, Philippines | M5.8 | 80 km | 76 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines | M5.8 | 142 km | 31 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 5 | 115 mph | 120 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 63 mph | 298 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1917 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 7 | 104 km |
| 2025 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 10 | 150 km |
| 1970 | PHILIPPINE TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 142 km |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | — | 97 | 130 km |
| 1924 | E. MINDANAO ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (23 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 23 km |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 64 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 93 km |
| Balut | Stratovolcano | 862 m (2,828 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 5.5 in |
Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in February to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 75.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.5") and March the driest (4.0").