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Weather & Climate in Santa Fe, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Fe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 82.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,860 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 76.5°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,860 ft (567 m) |
| Area | 154.4 sq mi (399.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.1595°N, 120.9381°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
663 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 | 59 km | 25 km |
| Dec 11, 1999 | 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines | M7.3 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 1990 | 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines | M6.5 | 38 km | 23 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines | M6.3 | 111 km | 15 km |
| Jul 17, 1990 | 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines | M6.1 | 32 km | 18 km |
| Apr 22, 2019 | 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines | M6.1 | 142 km | 22 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines | M6.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 1996 | 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines | M5.9 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Jul 20, 1990 | 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.8 | 25 km | 17 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines | M5.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 1990 | 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.7 | 27 km | 26 km |
| Jan 13, 2008 | 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines | M5.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines | M5.7 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines | M5.7 | 53 km | 13 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.6 | 40 km | 16 km |
| Apr 9, 1993 | 2 km ENE of Gutad, Philippines | M5.6 | 144 km | 34 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines | M5.6 | 62 km | 18 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines | M5.6 | 47 km | 20 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 17 km WNW of Babo-Pangulo, Philippines | M5.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines | M5.6 | 40 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
99 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 | — | 17 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 1 | — | 94 km |
| 2025 | Co-may | Category 1 | — | 154 km |
| 2024 | Usagi | Category 4 | 109 mph | 230 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 115 mph | 39 km |
| 2024 | Yinxing | Category 4 | 115 mph | 266 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 183 km |
| 2024 | Toraji | Category 1 | 81 mph | 95 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 109 mph | 215 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 4 | 109 mph | 99 km |
| 2022 | Ma-on | Category 1 | — | 201 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 4 | 115 mph | 261 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 86 mph | 113 km |
| 2019 | Kalmaegi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 293 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 5 | 127 mph | 211 km |
| 2018 | Yutu | Category 4 | 92 mph | 60 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 4 | 115 mph | 196 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 4 | 109 mph | 23 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 3 | 98 mph | 265 km |
| 2016 | Tokage | Category 1 | — | 298 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 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 | 93 km |
| 1990 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 2,412 | 59 km |
| 1999 | LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 5 | 135 km |
| 1968 | E. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 270 | 140 km |
| 1880 | E. LUZON ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 20 | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Arayat | Stratovolcano | 1,026 m (3,366 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Ambalatungan Group | Compound | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Pinatubo | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | 1993 | 131 km |
| Natib | Stratovolcano | 1,253 m (4,111 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Mariveles | Stratovolcano | 1,388 m (4,554 ft) | -2050 | 188 km |
| Laguna Caldera | Caldera | 743 m (2,438 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 11.4 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 14.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 11.7 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
Santa Fe has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in December to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 76.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.7") and February the driest (0.7").