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Weather & Climate in Sapa, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 365.5 sq mi (946.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.1544°N, 120.3241°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Feb 25, 2015 | 81 km WSW of Pandan Niog, Philippines | M5.7 | 116 km | 9 km |
| Jan 19, 2015 | 23 km SSW of Manuk Mangkaw, Philippines | M5.5 | 87 km | 11 km |
| Nov 27, 1994 | 92 km NNW of Sanga-Sanga, Philippines | M5.5 | 130 km | 27 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 36 km W of Pandan Niog, Philippines | M5.2 | 118 km | 46 km |
| Sep 9, 2014 | 49 km S of Manubul, Philippines | M5.1 | 52 km | 15 km |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 60 km SSE of Sapa, Philippines | M5.0 | 61 km | 34 km |
| Sep 28, 2017 | 62 km WSW of Pandan Niog, Philippines | M4.9 | 101 km | 51 km |
| Mar 10, 2021 | 48 km W of Pandan Niog, Philippines | M4.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2012 | 17 km ENE of Laminusa, Philippines | M4.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2015 | 68 km WSW of Pandan Niog, Philippines | M4.6 | 113 km | 17 km |
| Jun 2, 2023 | 11 km N of Bato Bato, Philippines | M4.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2018 | 26 km SSW of Pandan Niog, Philippines | M4.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2015 | 67 km W of Pandan Niog, Philippines | M4.4 | 116 km | 16 km |
| Feb 7, 1996 | 24 km NW of Sanga-Sanga, Philippines | M4.4 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Tumbagaan, Philippines | M4.3 | 52 km | 15 km |
| Mar 28, 1999 | 70 km SSE of Pitogo, Philippines | M4.3 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jun 13, 2016 | 28 km W of Parian Dakula, Philippines | M4.1 | 51 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in |
Sapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.9") and August the driest (4.2").