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Weather & Climate in Santiago, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santiago has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 201 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Area | 305.1 sq mi (790.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 355/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.6881°N, 121.5487°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
533 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 | 119 km | 25 km |
| Jul 27, 2022 | 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines | M7.0 | 121 km | 34 km |
| Jul 17, 1990 | 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines | M6.5 | 64 km | 23 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines | M6.3 | 93 km | 15 km |
| Jul 17, 1990 | 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines | M6.1 | 81 km | 18 km |
| Nov 20, 1996 | 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines | M5.9 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jul 20, 1990 | 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.8 | 73 km | 17 km |
| Jan 13, 2008 | 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines | M5.7 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 1990 | 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.7 | 74 km | 26 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines | M5.7 | 125 km | 13 km |
| Jun 19, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines | M5.7 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines | M5.6 | 98 km | 20 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.6 | 69 km | 16 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines | M5.6 | 126 km | 18 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines | M5.6 | 61 km | 14 km |
| Jan 12, 2001 | 19 km SE of Bantay, Philippines | M5.5 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Oct 30, 1993 | 42 km E of Dingalan, Philippines | M5.5 | 141 km | 39 km |
| Feb 6, 2019 | 1 km NNE of Guiling, Philippines | M5.5 | 136 km | 130 km |
| May 2, 1996 | 4 km SE of Labayug, Philippines | M5.5 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 2003 | 44 km ESE of Suklayin, Philippines | M5.5 | 130 km | 50 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
107 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 5 | — | 291 km |
| 2025 | Fung-wong | Category 4 | — | 71 km |
| 2025 | Co-may | Category 1 | — | 228 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 1 | — | 27 km |
| 2024 | Yinxing | Category 4 | 115 mph | 213 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 115 mph | 71 km |
| 2024 | Usagi | Category 4 | 109 mph | 144 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 157 km |
| 2024 | Toraji | Category 1 | 81 mph | 19 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 4 | 115 mph | 247 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 109 mph | 144 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 5 | 109 mph | 166 km |
| 2022 | Ma-on | Category 1 | — | 114 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 5 | 132 mph | 241 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 86 mph | 179 km |
| 2019 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 213 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 5 | 127 mph | 147 km |
| 2018 | Yutu | Category 4 | 92 mph | 6 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 4 | 109 mph | 111 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 4 | 115 mph | 124 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 | 102 km |
| 1990 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 2,412 | 119 km |
| 1968 | E. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 270 | 73 km |
| 2022 | N. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 11 | 121 km |
| 1880 | E. LUZON ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 20 | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ambalatungan Group | Compound | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Cagua | Stratovolcano | 1,133 m (3,717 ft) | 1860 | 181 km |
| Arayat | Stratovolcano | 1,026 m (3,366 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.5 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 9.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 10.3 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 6.9 in |
Santiago has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 75°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 74.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.4") and January the driest (2.1").