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Palo, Philippines

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17,534 Population 205/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Palo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 141 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 111.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days141 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area85.4 sq mi (221.3 km²)
Population Density205/sq mi
Coordinates11.1575°N, 124.9908°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 111.6"
194% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 14.96"
Driest Month (Apr) 6.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,390 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 M7.2 119 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 119 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 106 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 144 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 142 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 40 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 148 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 86 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 111 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 70 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 150 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 131 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 148 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 133 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 140 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 118 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 130 km
Aug 26, 1999 39 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M5.9 141 km
May 24, 1995 23 km ENE of San Policarpo, Philippines M5.9 145 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 88 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 44 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 228 km
2021 Rai Category 5 129 km
2020 Goni Category 5 282 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 116 km
2020 Molave Category 1 250 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 195 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 29 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 261 km
2015 Melor Category 4 162 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 121 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 83 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 183 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 27 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 290 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 53 km
2006 Durian Category 4 249 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 159 km
2006 Utor Category 1 34 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 129 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 50 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 119 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 150 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 142 km
1897 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (33 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 33 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 64 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 100 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 197 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 12.6 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 9.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in
April 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
August 83°F (28°C) 6.5 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 15.0 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 14.4 in

Palo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 111.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.0") and April the driest (6.2").

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