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Weather & Climate in Santa Paz, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Paz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 165 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 94.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.5°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 165 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 51.0 sq mi (132.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.2667°N, 124.7833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,049 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Oct 15, 2013 | 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines | M7.1 | 85 km | 19 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines | M6.8 | 58 km | 26 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines | M6.6 | 63 km | 30 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines | M6.5 | 121 km | 106 km |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines | M6.5 | 97 km | 9 km |
| Feb 10, 2017 | 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines | M6.5 | 83 km | 15 km |
| Sep 28, 1996 | 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines | M6.3 | 69 km | 235 km |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines | M6.1 | 122 km | 32 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines | M6.1 | 119 km | 71 km |
| Mar 8, 2019 | 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines | M6.0 | 134 km | 30 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines | M6.0 | 134 km | 533 km |
| Aug 26, 1999 | 39 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines | M5.9 | 134 km | 63 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines | M5.9 | 138 km | 533 km |
| Jul 5, 1994 | 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines | M5.9 | 62 km | 29 km |
| Mar 26, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines | M5.9 | 144 km | 39 km |
| Mar 16, 2012 | 9 km NNE of Dinagat, Philippines | M5.8 | 96 km | 18 km |
| Jul 10, 2017 | 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines | M5.8 | 80 km | 7 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 7 km WNW of Talisay, Philippines | M5.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2018 | 19 km SSE of Tubajon, Philippines | M5.7 | 94 km | 29 km |
| Nov 11, 2009 | 2 km NE of Jabonga, Philippines | M5.7 | 130 km | 24 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
38 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | — | 90 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 5 | 121 mph | 46 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 3 | 98 mph | 215 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 293 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 127 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 260 km |
| 2015 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 69 mph | 213 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 4 | 109 mph | 182 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 2 | 81 mph | 284 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 144 mph | 82 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 5 | 115 mph | 190 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 148 km |
| 2006 | Xangsane | Category 4 | 98 mph | 260 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 2 | 81 mph | 126 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 1 | 63 mph | 227 km |
| 2005 | Roke | Category 1 | 63 mph | 82 km |
| 2004 | Nida | Category 5 | 109 mph | 253 km |
| 2000 | Xangsane | Category 1 | 63 mph | 292 km |
| 1998 | Faith | Category 1 | 75 mph | 180 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 2 | 63 mph | 39 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2022 | ABUYOG, LEYTE | Meteorological | 12.0 m | 170 | 57 km |
| 1990 | PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 2.1 m | 6 | 58 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cabalían (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 48 km |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 119 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 142 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 9.3 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.9 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 11.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 10.8 in |
Santa Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 94.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.2") and April the driest (3.4").