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Jolo, Philippines

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101,002 Population 3,376/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Jolo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days200 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area29.9 sq mi (77.5 km²)
Population Density3,376/sq mi
Coordinates6.0522°N, 121.0022°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.2"
98% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 2, 2023.

Mar 4, 1999 69 km S of Tabiauan, Philippines M7.1 127 km
Feb 25, 2015 81 km WSW of Pandan Niog, Philippines M5.7 129 km
Apr 8, 1993 36 km W of Pandan Niog, Philippines M5.2 87 km
Mar 6, 1999 Sulu Archipelago, Philippines M5.2 126 km
Sep 9, 2014 49 km S of Manubul, Philippines M5.1 117 km
Mar 11, 1999 59 km SSE of Tabiauan, Philippines M5.1 132 km
Apr 23, 1999 61 km S of Tabiauan, Philippines M5.0 126 km
May 14, 2002 51 km SE of Tabiauan, Philippines M5.0 139 km
Mar 10, 2021 48 km W of Pandan Niog, Philippines M4.9 100 km
Jul 19, 2011 37 km SSW of Tabiauan, Philippines M4.9 96 km
Sep 28, 2017 62 km WSW of Pandan Niog, Philippines M4.9 107 km
Feb 13, 2001 59 km S of Tabiauan, Philippines M4.8 121 km
Jan 20, 2019 41 km SE of Kalang, Philippines M4.8 82 km
Jan 6, 2005 41 km SSE of Tabiauan, Philippines M4.8 115 km
Mar 11, 1999 59 km S of Tabiauan, Philippines M4.8 119 km
Mar 4, 1999 77 km S of Tabiauan, Philippines M4.7 136 km
Mar 5, 1999 63 km S of Tabiauan, Philippines M4.7 124 km
Feb 18, 2012 17 km ENE of Laminusa, Philippines M4.7 46 km
Jul 10, 2002 65 km S of Tabiauan, Philippines M4.7 120 km
Mar 4, 1999 88 km SSE of Pitogo, Philippines M4.6 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1897 SULU SEA Earthquake 7.0 m 13 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
April 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in Warmest
June 80°F (26°C) 9.1 in Wettest
July 80°F (26°C) 6.5 in
August 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in
November 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in

Jolo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 75.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.1") and February the driest (3.6").

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