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General Santos
DetailsHeat Seeker Score
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
Use the detailed page for charts, component scores, and weather inputs behind every monthly ranking.
Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.
In General Santos, temperatures show a consistent range throughout the year, with minimums primarily hovering around 74-76°F and maximums peaking between 84.7°F in July and 89.6°F in March
The hottest months are typically March and April, while July tends to be the coolest month
Overall, the climate is fairly stable, indicating a tropical environment with minimal seasonal variation.
Maximum Temperatures
| Period | General Santos |
|---|---|
| Jan | 86.0°F |
| Feb | 87.1°F |
| Mar | 88.5°F |
| Apr | 88.7°F |
| May | 87.8°F |
| Jun | 86.0°F |
| Jul | 85.1°F |
| Aug | 85.6°F |
| Sep | 86.4°F |
| Oct | 86.5°F |
| Nov | 86.9°F |
| Dec | 86.5°F |
| Average | 86.8°F |
Minimum Temperatures
| Period | General Santos |
|---|---|
| Jan | 74.1°F |
| Feb | 73.9°F |
| Mar | 74.3°F |
| Apr | 75.0°F |
| May | 75.2°F |
| Jun | 73.9°F |
| Jul | 73.8°F |
| Aug | 73.6°F |
| Sep | 73.9°F |
| Oct | 73.9°F |
| Nov | 74.5°F |
| Dec | 74.1°F |
| Average | 74.2°F |
In General Santos, total sun hours peak in March with 4.1 hours, while the lowest sun hours occur in July at just 0.3 hours, signaling a significant drop during the wet season.
On the precipitation side, rainfall is heaviest in July at 0.43 inches, indicating a correlation between lower sun hours and increased precipitation as the year progresses, especially during the mid-year months of May through August.
Sunny Weather
| Period | General Santos |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2.4 hours/day |
| Feb | 3.9 hours/day |
| Mar | 4.0 hours/day |
| Apr | 3.3 hours/day |
| May | 1.3 hours/day |
| Jun | 1.1 hours/day |
| Jul | 1.0 hours/day |
| Aug | 1.4 hours/day |
| Sep | 2.0 hours/day |
| Oct | 2.2 hours/day |
| Nov | 2.6 hours/day |
| Dec | 2.8 hours/day |
| Average | 2.3 hours/day |
Precipitation Levels
| Period | General Santos |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0.3in |
| Feb | 0.2in |
| Mar | 0.2in |
| Apr | 0.3in |
| May | 0.5in |
| Jun | 0.5in |
| Jul | 0.4in |
| Aug | 0.3in |
| Sep | 0.3in |
| Oct | 0.3in |
| Nov | 0.3in |
| Dec | 0.3in |
| Average | 0.3in |
Wind Speed
| Period | General Santos |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.4mph |
| Feb | 8.4mph |
| Mar | 7.3mph |
| Apr | 7.1mph |
| May | 6.5mph |
| Jun | 6.3mph |
| Jul | 7.2mph |
| Aug | 7.4mph |
| Sep | 7.8mph |
| Oct | 7.5mph |
| Nov | 6.6mph |
| Dec | 6.5mph |
| Average | 7.2mph |
Humidity
| Period | General Santos |
|---|---|
| Jan | 79.1% |
| Feb | 76.0% |
| Mar | 75.6% |
| Apr | 76.4% |
| May | 80.1% |
| Jun | 82.8% |
| Jul | 83.3% |
| Aug | 81.8% |
| Sep | 81.0% |
| Oct | 80.8% |
| Nov | 79.7% |
| Dec | 80.1% |
| Average | 79.7% |
In General Santos, the sunrise ranges from 05:24 in May to 05:55 in February, highlighting minimal variation throughout the year. Conversely, sunset times exhibit more fluctuation, with the earliest occurrence at 17:20 in November and the latest at 17:58 in July.
The day length also experiences seasonal changes, with the shortest day being 11 hours and 46 minutes in December and the longest at 12 hours and 28 minutes in June, indicating a slight increase in daylight during mid-year. Overall, while sunrise remains fairly consistent, sunset times and day lengths reflect the typical seasonal shifts experienced near the equator.
Sunrise Time
| Period | General Santos |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5:54 |
| Feb | 5:56 |
| Mar | 5:46 |
| Apr | 5:32 |
| May | 5:25 |
| Jun | 5:26 |
| Jul | 5:32 |
| Aug | 5:34 |
| Sep | 5:30 |
| Oct | 5:26 |
| Nov | 5:29 |
| Dec | 5:42 |
| Average | 5:36 |
Sunset Time
| Period | General Santos |
|---|---|
| Jan | 17:43 |
| Feb | 17:52 |
| Mar | 17:50 |
| Apr | 17:47 |
| May | 17:48 |
| Jun | 17:54 |
| Jul | 17:58 |
| Aug | 17:53 |
| Sep | 17:39 |
| Oct | 17:25 |
| Nov | 17:20 |
| Dec | 17:29 |
| Average | 17:42 |
Useful Day Length
| Period | General Santos |
|---|---|
| Jan | 10:43 hours |
| Feb | 10:52 hours |
| Mar | 10:50 hours |
| Apr | 10:47 hours |
| May | 10:48 hours |
| Jun | 10:54 hours |
| Jul | 10:58 hours |
| Aug | 10:53 hours |
| Sep | 10:39 hours |
| Oct | 10:25 hours |
| Nov | 10:20 hours |
| Dec | 10:29 hours |
| Average | 10:42 hours |
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