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Weather & Climate in Santo Niño, Philippines

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

Santo Niño has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 124 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 131.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days124 days/yr

Geography

Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Area310.4 sq mi (803.8 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates13.1043°N, 123.9682°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 131.9"
247% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 19.65"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

531 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 140 km 33 km
Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 96 km 16 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 105 km 10 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 38 km 76 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 147 km 33 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 89 km 8 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 122 km 29 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 106 km 33 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 96 km 10 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 96 km 27 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 119 km 33 km
Oct 1, 2024 62 km NE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 149 km 10 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 147 km 34 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 104 km 18 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 104 km 10 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 114 km 33 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 93 km 48 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 73 km 40 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 135 km 30 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 88 km 37 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

86 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 134 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 228 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 112 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 276 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 75 mph 270 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 215 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 121 mph 280 km
2021 Conson Category 1 249 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 59 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 163 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 69 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 36 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 18 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 168 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 44 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 145 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 45 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 109 mph 294 km
2015 Noul Category 4 104 mph 240 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

3 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 15 131 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 105 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (6 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 6 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 39 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 89 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 13.7 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 8.1 in
March 76°F (25°C) 7.2 in
April 78°F (26°C) 5.9 in Driest
May 80°F (26°C) 6.9 in Warmest
June 80°F (26°C) 8.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 10.0 in
August 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 10.2 in
October 78°F (26°C) 14.5 in
November 77°F (25°C) 18.0 in
December 76°F (24°C) 19.7 in Wettest

Santo Niño has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 131.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (19.7") and April the driest (5.9").

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