Pulo, Philippines

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55,108 Population 2,272/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Pulo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 91.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area24.3 sq mi (62.8 km²)
Population Density2,272/sq mi
Coordinates15.2460°N, 120.9285°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.7"
141% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 15.71"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

783 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 19, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 55 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 140 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 139 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 139 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 113 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 55 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 133 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 140 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 132 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 127 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 143 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 130 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 90 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 101 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 127 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 128 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 44 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 126 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 138 km
Apr 9, 1993 2 km ENE of Gutad, Philippines M5.6 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

88 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 117 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 187 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 179 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 103 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 127 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 172 km
2023 Saola Category 4 259 km
2022 Noru Category 4 25 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 285 km
2021 Conson Category 1 211 km
2020 Goni Category 4 166 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 36 km
2020 Molave Category 2 240 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 289 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 228 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 162 km
2016 Haima Category 4 293 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 85 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 174 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 98 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.7 m (15 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 139 km
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 103 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 139 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 55 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 140 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - 1 103 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - 20 130 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 139 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (21 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 21 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 63 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 82 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 93 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 99 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 131 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 139 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.8 in
May 85°F (29°C) 7.2 in Warmest
June 83°F (29°C) 10.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 15.7 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 15.3 in
September 82°F (28°C) 12.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 4.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in

Pulo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 77°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 78.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.7") and February the driest (0.3").

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