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Polahongon, Philippines

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2,730 Population 37/sq mi density
262 ft Elevation 80 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Polahongon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 135 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 115.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days135 days/yr

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area74.4 sq mi (192.7 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates10.5288°N, 124.9694°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.1"
203% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 14.57"
Driest Month (Apr) 6.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,344 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 118 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 91 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 97 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 121 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 76 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 87 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 148 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 139 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 70 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 108 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 108 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 115 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 40 km
Aug 26, 1999 39 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M5.9 115 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 55 km
Mar 16, 2012 9 km NNE of Dinagat, Philippines M5.8 91 km
May 3, 2024 27 km SSW of Balangiga, Philippines M5.7 55 km
May 10, 2018 19 km SSE of Tubajon, Philippines M5.7 83 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 53 km
Nov 11, 2009 2 km NE of Jabonga, Philippines M5.7 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 55 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 291 km
2021 Rai Category 5 61 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 186 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 265 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 97 km
2015 Melor Category 4 232 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 177 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 153 km
2014 Rammasun Category 3 253 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 56 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 225 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 118 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 227 km
2006 Utor Category 1 99 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 192 km
2005 Roke Category 1 56 km
2004 Nida Category 5 218 km
2000 Xangsane Category 1 257 km
1998 Babs Category 4 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 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 22 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cabalían (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 38 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 40 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 120 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 151 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 188 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 13.9 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 9.9 in
March 78°F (25°C) 7.8 in
April 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 7.5 in
September 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in
October 79°F (26°C) 9.8 in
November 78°F (26°C) 14.6 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 13.9 in

Polahongon has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 115.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (14.6") and April the driest (6.2").

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