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Polañge, Philippines

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2,647 Population 25/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Polañge has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 132 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 120.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days132 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area108.1 sq mi (280.0 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates12.3967°N, 124.6311°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 120.8"
218% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 16.97"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,235 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 M7.2 110 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 77 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 62 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 119 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 83 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 145 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 114 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 141 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 95 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 117 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 65 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 103 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 84 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 65 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 71 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 124 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 54 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 86 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 68 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 179 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 146 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 138 km
2021 Rai Category 5 260 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 258 km
2020 Goni Category 5 139 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 245 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 18 km
2020 Molave Category 1 113 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 57 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 106 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 123 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 189 km
2015 Melor Category 4 23 km
2015 Noul Category 3 271 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 139 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 68 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 51 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 156 km
2013 Utor Category 3 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1975 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 3.0 m 1 149 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 110 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 65 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 145 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 75 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 98 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 103 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 171 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 12.7 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 9.1 in
March 78°F (26°C) 6.5 in
April 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
October 80°F (27°C) 13.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 16.3 in
December 78°F (25°C) 17.0 in Wettest

Polañge has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 120.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (17.0") and April the driest (5.1").

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