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San Policarpio, Philippines

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5,616 Population 18/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
San Policarpio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 140 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 110.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days140 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area311.4 sq mi (806.6 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates12.0686°N, 124.5695°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 110.9"
192% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 14.41"
Driest Month (Mar) 5.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,274 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
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 88 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 100 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 118 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 147 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 109 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 97 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 105 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 105 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 77 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 55 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 136 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 82 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 96 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 98 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 122 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 89 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 81 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 60 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 216 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 109 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 168 km
2021 Rai Category 5 223 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 285 km
2020 Goni Category 5 173 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 282 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 27 km
2020 Molave Category 1 150 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 94 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 73 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 159 km
2016 Sarika Category 2 225 km
2015 Melor Category 4 59 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 135 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 20 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 100 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 121 km
2010 Conson Category 1 251 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 50 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 110 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 55 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 147 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 61 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 96 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 128 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 136 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 9.5 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 7.5 in
March 78°F (25°C) 5.2 in Driest
April 80°F (26°C) 5.2 in
May 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in
June 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 10.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 11.7 in
November 79°F (26°C) 14.4 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 13.8 in

San Policarpio has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 110.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (14.4") and March the driest (5.2").

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