All Countries
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 80°F (27°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.7°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 198.0 sq mi (512.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.8861°N, 121.5691°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
593 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 27, 2022 | 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines | M7.0 | 89 km | 34 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines | M6.3 | 113 km | 15 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 38 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines | M6.1 | 117 km | 34 km |
| Feb 6, 1999 | 66 km N of Namuac, Philippines | M6.0 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2022 | 49 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines | M6.0 | 129 km | 30 km |
| Mar 20, 2011 | 43 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines | M6.0 | 128 km | 27 km |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines | M5.9 | 108 km | 32 km |
| Jun 5, 1995 | 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines | M5.8 | 97 km | 48 km |
| May 13, 2002 | 58 km N of Namuac, Philippines | M5.8 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | Luzon, Philippines | M5.8 | 94 km | 17 km |
| Apr 8, 1997 | 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines | M5.8 | 81 km | 71 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines | M5.8 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Jan 13, 2008 | 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines | M5.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 61 km N of Namuac, Philippines | M5.7 | 148 km | 23 km |
| Aug 26, 1999 | 56 km N of Namuac, Philippines | M5.7 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2000 | 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines | M5.7 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Apr 7, 2003 | 31 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines | M5.7 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines | M5.7 | 104 km | 64 km |
| Mar 13, 2001 | 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines | M5.7 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Oct 7, 2012 | 16 km E of Pagudpud, Philippines | M5.6 | 99 km | 40 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
110 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 5 | — | 158 km |
| 2025 | Fung-wong | Category 3 | — | 186 km |
| 2025 | Co-may | Category 1 | — | 296 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 1 | — | 121 km |
| 2024 | Krathon | Category 4 | 109 mph | 240 km |
| 2024 | Yinxing | Category 4 | 115 mph | 80 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 115 mph | 180 km |
| 2024 | Usagi | Category 4 | 109 mph | 52 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 262 km |
| 2024 | Toraji | Category 1 | 81 mph | 110 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 5 | 121 mph | 162 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 4 | 115 mph | 114 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 4 | 98 mph | 299 km |
| 2022 | Ma-on | Category 1 | — | 79 km |
| 2022 | Nesat | Category 1 | 63 mph | 252 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 5 | 132 mph | 167 km |
| 2019 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 95 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 5 | 127 mph | 22 km |
| 2018 | Yutu | Category 4 | 92 mph | 132 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 4 | 109 mph | 225 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1988 | NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 99 km |
| 2022 | N. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 11 | 89 km |
| 1983 | LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 16 | 84 km |
| 1627 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cagua (70 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cagua | Stratovolcano | 1,133 m (3,717 ft) | 1860 | 70 km |
| Ambalatungan Group | Compound | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Camiguin de Babuyanes | Stratovolcano | 712 m (2,336 ft) | 1857 | 109 km |
| Babuyan Claro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 1924 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 12.8 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in |
Santo Niño has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 74°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 62.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.0") and February the driest (0.6").