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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 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 155 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 99.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days155 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area11.4 sq mi (29.5 km²)
Population Density251/sq mi
Coordinates11.9263°N, 124.4492°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.8"
163% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.56"
Driest Month (Mar) 4.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,141 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 124 km 21 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 121 km 16 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 108 km 33 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 132 km 20 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 115 km 24 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 121 km 17 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 91 km 9 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 114 km 33 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 84 km 56 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 48 km 10 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 149 km 76 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 118 km 29 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 77 km 8 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 117 km 33 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 135 km 28 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 75 km 10 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 109 km 33 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 80 km 34 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 111 km 40 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 123 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 234 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 92 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 189 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 205 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 187 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 42 km
2020 Vamco Category 2 81 mph 298 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 168 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 112 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 53 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 176 km
2016 Sarika Category 2 75 mph 245 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 77 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 147 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 109 mph 10 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 120 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 110 km
2010 Conson Category 1 75 mph 265 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 30 km
2006 Durian Category 4 121 mph 165 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

4 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 170 149 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 124 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 48 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 46 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 103 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 126 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 136 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 185 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 8.0 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 6.1 in
March 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
May 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in
June 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 10.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 9.6 in
October 80°F (26°C) 10.7 in
November 78°F (26°C) 12.6 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 11.7 in

Santo Niño has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 99.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.6") and March the driest (4.6").

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