Santa Cruz weather in April
In April, Santa Cruz sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 62 mm of rain across 13.5 wet days and about 12.3 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 30°C in the first days to 31°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 38% of the time in April, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of April to 12 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Santa Cruz's 1st-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Santa Cruz's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 62 mm
- 13.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 18 min
- 5:45 AM – 6:04 PM
- Cloud cover
- 51%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.41 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.4
- out of 10
Temperature in April
Highs climb over the month, from about 30°C in the first days to 31°C by the end.
A typical April day in Santa Cruz reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, April runs about 2°C warmer than March and about 1°C cooler than May.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 23 |
| 2 | 30 | 23 |
| 3 | 30 | 23 |
| 4 | 30 | 23 |
| 5 | 30 | 23 |
| 6 | 30 | 23 |
| 7 | 30 | 23 |
| 8 | 30 | 23 |
| 9 | 30 | 23 |
| 10 | 30 | 23 |
| 11 | 30 | 23 |
| 12 | 30 | 23 |
| 13 | 30 | 23 |
| 14 | 30 | 24 |
| 15 | 30 | 24 |
| 16 | 31 | 24 |
| 17 | 31 | 24 |
| 18 | 31 | 24 |
| 19 | 31 | 24 |
| 20 | 31 | 24 |
| 21 | 31 | 24 |
| 22 | 31 | 24 |
| 23 | 31 | 24 |
| 24 | 31 | 24 |
| 25 | 31 | 24 |
| 26 | 31 | 24 |
| 27 | 31 | 24 |
| 28 | 31 | 24 |
| 29 | 31 | 24 |
| 30 | 31 | 24 |
How April really feels in Santa Cruz
Once humidity and wind are folded in, April averages 30 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in April is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Santa Cruz weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 3rd-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 22° | 93 | 16.6 | 11.2 | 5.5 |
| Feb | 27° / 22° | 69 | 13.6 | 11.5 | 5.7 |
| Mar | 29° / 23° | 70 | 13.5 | 11.9 | 5.4 |
| Apr | 30° / 24° | 62 | 13.5 | 12.3 | 4.4 |
| May | 31° / 24° | 205 | 23 | 12.7 | 3.0 |
| Jun | 31° / 24° | 269 | 27.4 | 12.8 | 2.5 |
| Jul | 30° / 24° | 379 | 29.3 | 12.8 | 2.6 |
| Aug | 30° / 24° | 317 | 28.1 | 12.5 | 2.8 |
| Sep | 30° / 24° | 344 | 27.5 | 12.1 | 2.7 |
| Oct | 29° / 24° | 245 | 25.4 | 11.7 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 28° / 23° | 181 | 23.3 | 11.3 | 4.0 |
| Dec | 27° / 23° | 250 | 22.5 | 11.2 | 4.6 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 38% of the time in April, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 25% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 37%.
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| Clearer (%) | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 |
| Cloudier (%) | 38 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62 | 38 |
| 2 | 62 | 38 |
| 3 | 63 | 37 |
| 4 | 64 | 36 |
| 5 | 65 | 35 |
| 6 | 65 | 35 |
| 7 | 65 | 35 |
| 8 | 65 | 35 |
| 9 | 65 | 35 |
| 10 | 65 | 35 |
| 11 | 64 | 36 |
| 12 | 64 | 36 |
| 13 | 64 | 36 |
| 14 | 63 | 37 |
| 15 | 63 | 37 |
| 16 | 62 | 38 |
| 17 | 63 | 37 |
| 18 | 63 | 37 |
| 19 | 62 | 38 |
| 20 | 62 | 38 |
| 21 | 62 | 38 |
| 22 | 62 | 38 |
| 23 | 63 | 37 |
| 24 | 62 | 38 |
| 25 | 62 | 38 |
| 26 | 63 | 37 |
| 27 | 62 | 38 |
| 28 | 62 | 38 |
| 29 | 61 | 39 |
| 30 | 60 | 40 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Santa Cruz gets around 62 mm of rain over 13.5 wet days in April, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 46% and peaks near 54% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 43 |
| 2 | 42 |
| 3 | 42 |
| 4 | 41 |
| 5 | 41 |
| 6 | 40 |
| 7 | 41 |
| 8 | 41 |
| 9 | 41 |
| 10 | 42 |
| 11 | 43 |
| 12 | 43 |
| 13 | 44 |
| 14 | 45 |
| 15 | 46 |
| 16 | 46 |
| 17 | 47 |
| 18 | 48 |
| 19 | 48 |
| 20 | 49 |
| 21 | 49 |
| 22 | 49 |
| 23 | 50 |
| 24 | 50 |
| 25 | 50 |
| 26 | 51 |
| 27 | 51 |
| 28 | 52 |
| 29 | 53 |
| 30 | 54 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the oppressive band about 66% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oppressive (%) | 79 | 78 | 77 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 74 | 74 | 72 | 72 | 70 | 70 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 50 |
| Miserable (%) | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 50 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 79 | 13 |
| 2 | 8 | 78 | 14 |
| 3 | 8 | 77 | 15 |
| 4 | 7 | 78 | 15 |
| 5 | 7 | 77 | 16 |
| 6 | 7 | 76 | 17 |
| 7 | 6 | 76 | 18 |
| 8 | 6 | 74 | 20 |
| 9 | 5 | 74 | 21 |
| 10 | 5 | 72 | 23 |
| 11 | 4 | 72 | 24 |
| 12 | 4 | 70 | 26 |
| 13 | 3 | 70 | 27 |
| 14 | 3 | 68 | 29 |
| 15 | 2 | 68 | 30 |
| 16 | 2 | 66 | 32 |
| 17 | 2 | 65 | 33 |
| 18 | 1 | 64 | 35 |
| 19 | 1 | 63 | 36 |
| 20 | 1 | 62 | 37 |
| 21 | 1 | 61 | 38 |
| 22 | 0 | 61 | 39 |
| 23 | 0 | 60 | 40 |
| 24 | 0 | 58 | 42 |
| 25 | 0 | 57 | 43 |
| 26 | 0 | 56 | 44 |
| 27 | 0 | 55 | 45 |
| 28 | 0 | 53 | 47 |
| 29 | 0 | 52 | 48 |
| 30 | 0 | 50 | 50 |
Wind in April
Winds average 10 km/h in April.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of April to 12 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 24 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 5:55 AM to 5:37 AM, and sunset from 6:03 PM to 6:06 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:37 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 5:55 | 6:03 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 5:55 | 6:03 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 5:54 | 6:03 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 5:53 | 6:03 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 5:53 | 6:03 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 5:52 | 6:03 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 5:51 | 6:03 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 5:50 | 6:03 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 5:50 | 6:03 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 5:49 | 6:03 |
| 11 | 12.3 | 5:48 | 6:04 |
| 12 | 12.3 | 5:48 | 6:04 |
| 13 | 12.3 | 5:47 | 6:04 |
| 14 | 12.3 | 5:46 | 6:04 |
| 15 | 12.3 | 5:46 | 6:04 |
| 16 | 12.3 | 5:45 | 6:04 |
| 17 | 12.3 | 5:44 | 6:04 |
| 18 | 12.3 | 5:44 | 6:04 |
| 19 | 12.4 | 5:43 | 6:05 |
| 20 | 12.4 | 5:42 | 6:05 |
| 21 | 12.4 | 5:42 | 6:05 |
| 22 | 12.4 | 5:41 | 6:05 |
| 23 | 12.4 | 5:41 | 6:05 |
| 24 | 12.4 | 5:40 | 6:05 |
| 25 | 12.4 | 5:40 | 6:05 |
| 26 | 12.4 | 5:39 | 6:06 |
| 27 | 12.5 | 5:38 | 6:06 |
| 28 | 12.5 | 5:38 | 6:06 |
| 29 | 12.5 | 5:37 | 6:06 |
| 30 | 12.5 | 5:37 | 6:06 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 6.41 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.75 kWh/m² to a high of 6.41 kWh/m² in April across the year — April's 6.41 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.4 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Santa Cruz
In April, Santa Cruz sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Santa Cruz sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Santa Cruz's rainy season runs May–December, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is April a good time to visit Santa Cruz?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is a reasonable time to visit Santa Cruz for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Santa Cruz in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Santa Cruz sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 14 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Santa Cruz in April
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in April — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 44 km away) is warmest in June at about 30°C and coldest in January near 26°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | Warm |
| Feb | 26 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 27 | Warm |
UV index in Santa Cruz in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Santa Cruz peaks around August 18 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 23 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Santa Cruz in April
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where April falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Santa Cruz is worst in September — around 32 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.1× the cleanest month (February, 15 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 23 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 27 | 19 | 16 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | Moderate |
| Feb | 15 | Moderate |
| Mar | 17 | Moderate |
| Apr | 17 | Moderate |
| May | 23 | Moderate |
| Jun | 29 | Moderate |
| Jul | 28 | Moderate |
| Aug | 28 | Moderate |
| Sep | 32 | Moderate |
| Oct | 27 | Moderate |
| Nov | 19 | Moderate |
| Dec | 16 | Moderate |
Where is Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz sits at 14.3°N, 121.4°E, 9 m above sea level, in Philippines. The nearest listed city is Lumbang, 5.0 km away.
Topography around Santa Cruz
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Santa Cruz.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Santa Cruz has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 24 m around an average of 5 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 720 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,141 m.
The land around Santa Cruz is covered by cropland (30%) and water (24%) within 3 km, trees (52%) and water (29%) within 16 km, and trees (47%) and water (42%) within 80 km.
Philippines travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C
- 230 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 33% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $4,171
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.2 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 48%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 4.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 569
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Santa Cruz (14.2814°, 121.4161°, elevation 9 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).