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Poctol, Philippines

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2,237 Population 1,130/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Poctol has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above US avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density1,130/sq mi
Coordinates13.8210°N, 121.4418°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.8"
142% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.18"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

838 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2025.

Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 52 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 78 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 79 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 78 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 88 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 148 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 120 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 73 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 72 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 79 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 83 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 55 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 114 km
May 12, 2021 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.8 70 km
Sep 3, 2002 8 km N of Wawa, Philippines M5.8 81 km
Mar 1, 2006 7 km NE of Paluan, Philippines M5.8 108 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 76 km
May 10, 1994 12 km NNW of Cabacao, Philippines M5.7 100 km
Oct 18, 2009 14 km S of Calatagan, Philippines M5.7 86 km
May 22, 2011 14 km WSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.7 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 219 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 204 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 100 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 291 km
2022 Noru Category 5 153 km
2021 Conson Category 1 45 km
2020 Goni Category 4 19 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 139 km
2020 Molave Category 2 79 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 148 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 71 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 177 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 36 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 204 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 253 km
2015 Melor Category 4 64 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 242 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 35 km
2014 Hagupit Category 2 207 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 7.3 m 81 52 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 53 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 53 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 60 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 76 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 53 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 53 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Banahaw (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 28 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 37 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 53 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 69 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 130 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 150 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 171 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 1.9 in
March 81°F (27°C) 1.8 in Driest
April 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in
May 83°F (29°C) 5.0 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 8.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 11.2 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 10.9 in
December 78°F (26°C) 8.7 in

Poctol has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 71°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 77.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.2") and March the driest (1.8").

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