Jaro, Philippines

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44,643 Population 558/sq mi density
351 ft Elevation 107 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Jaro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 103.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Area80.0 sq mi (207.2 km²)
Population Density558/sq mi
Coordinates11.1838°N, 124.7827°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.1"
171% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 13.54"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,209 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 130 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 132 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 119 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 150 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 18 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 132 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 78 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 100 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 143 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 134 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 132 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 102 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 130 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 144 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 22 km
Aug 8, 1996 22 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M5.8 131 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 11 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 128 km
May 6, 1991 8 km ENE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.7 108 km
May 10, 2018 19 km SSE of Tubajon, Philippines M5.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

50 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 43 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 239 km
2021 Rai Category 5 136 km
2020 Goni Category 5 274 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 114 km
2020 Molave Category 1 246 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 191 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 27 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 258 km
2015 Melor Category 4 159 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 137 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 80 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 183 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 21 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 286 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 46 km
2006 Durian Category 4 247 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 166 km
2006 Utor Category 2 24 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 132 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 59 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 130 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 36 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 46 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 111 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 176 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 178 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 193 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 10.6 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 7.5 in
March 78°F (26°C) 5.8 in
April 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in
June 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in
October 80°F (27°C) 10.1 in
November 79°F (26°C) 13.5 in Wettest
December 78°F (25°C) 12.7 in

Jaro has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 103.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.5") and April the driest (5.1").

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