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Potot, Philippines

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2,529 Population 12/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Potot has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 177 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.7°F
51% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days177 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area218.3 sq mi (565.3 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates12.2035°N, 123.4319°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.7"
131% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 11.18"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

281 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 28, 2025.

Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 70 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 149 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 48 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 46 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 50 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 53 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 121 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 80 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 34 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 115 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 61 km
May 2, 2003 14 km NE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 80 km
Aug 15, 1999 23 km ESE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 99 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 44 km
May 23, 2003 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 77 km
Aug 1, 1998 7 km E of Batuan, Philippines M5.3 49 km
Aug 19, 1993 15 km NNE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M5.3 147 km
Apr 17, 1991 7 km N of Biri, Philippines M5.3 118 km
Apr 23, 1991 7 km WNW of Cagmanaba, Philippines M5.2 101 km
Mar 27, 1991 8 km ENE of Aroroy, Philippines M5.1 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 249 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 150 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 227 km
2021 Rai Category 4 234 km
2021 Conson Category 1 237 km
2020 Goni Category 5 145 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 256 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 48 km
2020 Molave Category 1 125 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 100 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 56 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 144 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 260 km
2015 Melor Category 4 67 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 260 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 132 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 38 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 115 km
2010 Conson Category 1 233 km
2009 Mirinae Category 2 275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 15 150 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 92 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 110 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 142 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 161 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 162 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 3.6 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.5 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 4.8 in Warmest
June 83°F (29°C) 7.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in
October 82°F (28°C) 10.9 in
November 81°F (27°C) 11.2 in Wettest
December 80°F (27°C) 11.0 in

Potot has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 87.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.2") and April the driest (2.5").

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