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Weather & Climate in Santa Rosa Sur, Philippines

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

Santa Rosa Sur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 151 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 121.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days151 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area239.5 sq mi (620.3 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates14.2590°N, 122.7233°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 121.0"
218% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 21.61"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.53"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

214 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

May 5, 2018 64 km NNW of Pandan, Philippines M6.1 133 km 18 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 120 km 40 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 71 km 22 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 81 km 18 km
Feb 3, 2000 19 km SE of Laiya, Philippines M5.5 148 km 33 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 146 km 44 km
Jul 6, 2008 53 km NE of Karligan, Philippines M5.4 119 km 26 km
Aug 1, 2000 34 km ENE of Karligan, Philippines M5.4 97 km 60 km
May 1, 2013 89 km NNE of Sabang Indan, Philippines M5.3 98 km 28 km
Feb 5, 2016 4 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M5.3 67 km 10 km
Jun 3, 2007 2 km E of Catabangan, Philippines M5.3 43 km 30 km
Sep 3, 2024 28 km NE of Casuguran, Philippines M5.3 69 km 17 km
Sep 13, 2019 26 km ENE of Karligan, Philippines M5.3 101 km 48 km
Feb 4, 2016 4 km NW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.2 70 km 28 km
Apr 29, 2010 9 km SW of Dalupaon, Philippines M5.2 86 km 42 km
Jul 28, 1995 10 km WSW of Patnanungan, Philippines M5.2 86 km 21 km
Sep 3, 2014 47 km ENE of Karligan, Philippines M5.2 106 km 10 km
Apr 23, 1991 7 km WNW of Cagmanaba, Philippines M5.2 142 km 40 km
Jan 26, 2014 2 km SW of Balanacan, Philippines M5.1 125 km 45 km
Jul 18, 1990 15 km NNE of Cagsiay, Philippines M5.1 98 km 28 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

93 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 88 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 238 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 104 mph 294 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 121 mph 82 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 91 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 190 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 207 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 86 km
2021 Conson Category 1 139 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 74 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 50 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 107 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 118 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 129 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 270 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 92 mph 284 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 115 mph 84 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 98 km
2015 Noul Category 5 115 mph 226 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 152 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 96 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isarog (97 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 97 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 136 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 154 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 158 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 189 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 9.7 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in
March 78°F (26°C) 4.9 in
April 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in
June 83°F (28°C) 8.1 in Warmest
July 82°F (28°C) 9.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 17.3 in
November 79°F (26°C) 18.2 in
December 78°F (25°C) 21.6 in Wettest

Santa Rosa Sur has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 121.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (21.6") and April the driest (4.5").

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