Ponso, Philippines
Full City Profile
89,344
Population
1,494/sq mi density
138 ft
Elevation
42 meters
77°F
Avg Temperature
25°C
Ponso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 128.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.2°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 59.8 sq mi (154.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,494/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.2910°N, 123.5171°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1973 | QUEZON | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 15 | 79 km |
| 2003 | SAMAR SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isarog (43 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Isarog | Stratovolcano | 1,966 m (6,450 ft) | -3500 | 43 km |
| Pocdol Mountains | Compound | 1,102 m (3,615 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| Bulusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,535 m (5,036 ft) | 2017 | 82 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 10.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 13.7 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 17.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 17.2 in |
Ponso has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 122.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (17.3") and April the driest (5.1").