Palma Gil, Philippines

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4,894 Population 26/sq mi density

138 ft Elevation 42 meters

80°F Avg Temperature 27°C

Palma Gil has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	79.7°F
	48% above US avg
January Average	78°F (26°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	170 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	138 ft (42 m)
Area	186.6 sq mi (483.3 km²)
Population Density	26/sq mi
Coordinates	7.6422°N, 125.6292°W
Timezone	Asia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.5"

141% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (May) 9.29"

Driest Month (Mar) 5.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,143 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

Jan 1, 2001	21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines	M7.5	134 km
May 17, 1992	23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines	M7.3	135 km
May 17, 1992	9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines	M7.1	121 km
May 11, 1993	3 km E of Manay, Philippines	M7.0	114 km
Aug 2, 2024	20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines	M6.8	124 km
Nov 13, 1991	4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines	M6.8	114 km
Oct 25, 1990	13 km E of Tidman, Philippines	M6.5	118 km
Jan 1, 2002	3 km S of Lais, Philippines	M6.3	149 km
Aug 3, 2024	44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines	M6.3	147 km
Sep 15, 1997	23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines	M6.2	123 km
Feb 1, 2023	1 km NW of Babag, Philippines	M6.0	48 km
Feb 7, 2021	9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines	M6.0	113 km
Mar 7, 2023	6 km SE of Manat, Philippines	M5.9	50 km
Nov 21, 1996	27 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines	M5.9	143 km
Aug 19, 1993	27 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines	M5.9	139 km
May 15, 1993	9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines	M5.8	121 km
Apr 11, 2017	8 km N of Osias, Philippines	M5.8	90 km
Sep 4, 2016	7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines	M5.8	89 km
May 16, 2004	4 km NE of Bantacan, Philippines	M5.8	59 km
Sep 20, 1994	18 km E of Baculin, Philippines	M5.8	126 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2021	Rai	Category 5	265 km
2012	Bopha	Category 5	35 km
1994	Owen	Category 1	285 km
1993	Nell	Category 1	205 km
1990	Mike	Category 4	293 km
1986	Marge	Category 2	216 km
1984	Ike	Category 4	216 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1992	PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	6.0 m	—	135 km
2023	E. MINDANAO ISLAND	Earthquake	0.3 m	3	134 km
2025	MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	0.3 m	10	123 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (54 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Leonard Range	Stratovolcano	1,080 m (3,543 ft)	120	54 km
Apo	Stratovolcano	2,938 m (9,639 ft)	Unknown	83 km
Matutum	Stratovolcano	2,286 m (7,500 ft)	1290	154 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	78°F (26°C)	8.2 in	Coldest
February	78°F (26°C)	6.7 in
March	79°F (26°C)	5.7 in	Driest
April	81°F (27°C)	6.8 in
May	81°F (27°C)	9.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
June	80°F (27°C)	8.7 in
July	80°F (27°C)	7.4 in
August	80°F (27°C)	7.5 in
September	80°F (27°C)	8.0 in
October	80°F (27°C)	8.5 in
November	80°F (27°C)	7.4 in
December	79°F (26°C)	7.2 in

Palma Gil has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 91.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (5.7").

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