Palaroo, Philippines

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40,622 Population 581/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Palaroo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 89.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area70.0 sq mi (181.2 km²)
Population Density581/sq mi
Coordinates11.4056°N, 124.4830°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.5"
135% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 11.18"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

912 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 28, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 140 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 144 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 131 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 148 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 35 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 116 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 87 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 96 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 121 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 117 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 146 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 120 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 142 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 57 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 105 km
Aug 8, 1996 22 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M5.8 145 km
May 6, 1991 8 km ENE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.7 147 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 52 km
May 3, 2024 27 km SSW of Balangiga, Philippines M5.7 111 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 291 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 35 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 234 km
2021 Rai Category 5 148 km
2020 Goni Category 5 245 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 99 km
2020 Molave Category 1 224 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 168 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 46 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 233 km
2016 Sarika Category 1 299 km
2015 Melor Category 4 133 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 154 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 60 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 169 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 57 km
2012 Bopha Category 2 297 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 38 km
2006 Durian Category 4 222 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 159 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 98 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 140 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (14 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 14 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 73 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 148 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 154 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 159 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 159 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 184 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 7.3 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 5.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in
May 83°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 8.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
August 83°F (28°C) 7.4 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 11.2 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 9.4 in

Palaroo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.2") and March the driest (4.0").

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