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Weather & Climate in Bolila, Philippines

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bolila has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area583.2 sq mi (1,510.6 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates6.3717°N, 125.5714°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.1"
69% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.85"
Driest Month (Aug) 4.29"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,002 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 126 km 33 km
Aug 11, 2021 60 km ENE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M7.1 127 km 55 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 145 km 59 km
Apr 28, 2017 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.9 112 km 26 km
Jan 1, 2001 Mindanao, Philippines M6.8 150 km 33 km
Apr 20, 1995 66 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.6 134 km 94 km
Jan 2, 2001 51 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M6.4 143 km 33 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 104 km 65 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 12 km 138 km
Jul 14, 2014 78 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.3 124 km 20 km
Sep 29, 2019 86 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.2 133 km 73 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 148 km 87 km
Nov 28, 2009 91 km E of Sarangani, Philippines M6.1 141 km 39 km
Feb 12, 2007 62 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 106 km 24 km
Mar 26, 2020 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.1 106 km 59 km
May 31, 2019 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.1 101 km 99 km
Jun 14, 2009 107 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 148 km 35 km
Feb 16, 2013 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 65 km 105 km
Feb 19, 1995 90 km ESE of Sarangani, Philippines M6.0 147 km 76 km
Apr 5, 2018 43 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines M6.0 143 km 34 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 163 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 76 km
2017 SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.2 m 112 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m 134 km
2021 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.1 m 1 130 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 55 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 76 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 110 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 124 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 5.7 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in Wettest
June 80°F (26°C) 6.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
August 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in Driest
September 80°F (26°C) 4.6 in
October 80°F (26°C) 5.5 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in

Bolila has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 64.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.9") and August the driest (4.3").

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