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Pototan, Philippines

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10,195 Population 272/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Pototan 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 318 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 115.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area37.5 sq mi (97.1 km²)
Population Density272/sq mi
Coordinates10.9437°N, 122.6352°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.5"
204% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

235 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 21, 2025.

Jun 14, 1990 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines M7.1 121 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 122 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 128 km
May 12, 1997 43 km SW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.9 136 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 134 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 139 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 108 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 129 km
Jun 14, 1990 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines M5.6 116 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 48 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 115 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 59 km
Nov 9, 1996 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.4 127 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 106 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 136 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 144 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 18 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 48 km
Feb 7, 2012 11 km NNW of Minolos, Philippines M5.3 120 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km W of Tampocon, Philippines M5.3 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 62 km
2021 Rai Category 4 95 km
2020 Goni Category 5 296 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 212 km
2020 Molave Category 1 251 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 240 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 99 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 279 km
2015 Melor Category 4 218 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 286 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 202 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 51 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 183 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 107 km
2006 Durian Category 4 285 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 276 km
2006 Utor Category 3 106 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 222 km
2005 Roke Category 1 127 km
2004 Muifa Category 1 235 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 122 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 51 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 68 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 75 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 80 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 2.2 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.9 in
May 84°F (29°C) 6.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
July 80°F (26°C) 11.5 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 9.4 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 11.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 9.2 in
December 80°F (27°C) 5.3 in

Pototan has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 82.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.5") and February the driest (2.2").

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