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San Policarpo, Philippines

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3,581 Population 119/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
San Policarpo 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. The area gets 124 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 135.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days124 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area30.1 sq mi (78.0 km²)
Population Density119/sq mi
Coordinates12.1791°N, 125.5072°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 135.3"
256% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 20.12"
Driest Month (Aug) 6.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,493 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 16 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 62 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 55 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 25 km
Mar 3, 2008 Philippine Islands region M6.9 131 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 26 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 29 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 47 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 58 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 47 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 94 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 86 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 59 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 63 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 30 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 96 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 46 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 51 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 92 km
May 24, 1995 23 km ENE of San Policarpo, Philippines M5.9 23 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 181 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 144 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 103 km
2021 Rai Category 5 246 km
2021 Surigae Category 5 207 km
2020 Goni Category 5 178 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 271 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 23 km
2020 Molave Category 1 156 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 87 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 109 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 147 km
2016 Sarika Category 2 192 km
2015 Melor Category 4 48 km
2015 Noul Category 3 240 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 45 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 62 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 33 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 152 km
2013 Utor Category 3 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1975 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 3.0 m 1 66 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m — 16 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m — 47 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake — — 107 km
1897 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake — — 57 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 129 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 159 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 171 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 16.2 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 10.9 in
March 78°F (26°C) 8.9 in
April 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in Warmest, Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 19.7 in
December 78°F (25°C) 20.1 in Wettest

San Policarpo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 135.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (20.1") and August the driest (6.1").

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