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Weather & Climate in Bolo, Philippines

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

Bolo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.6°F
51% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days175 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area300.4 sq mi (777.9 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates11.5403°N, 122.7572°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.9"
134% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.60"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

186 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Jun 14, 1990 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines M7.1 97 km 18 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 147 km 8 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 143 km 10 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 83 km 21 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 125 km 18 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 145 km 10 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 137 km 37 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 54 km 16 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 72 km 33 km
Jun 14, 1990 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines M5.6 104 km 18 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 61 km 23 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 129 km 17 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 94 km 29 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 136 km 33 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 51 km 33 km
Feb 27, 2000 6 km SSW of Hamtic, Philippines M5.2 132 km 33 km
May 7, 1998 3 km N of Potot, Philippines M5.1 107 km 33 km
Nov 23, 1994 24 km SW of La Paz, Philippines M5.1 150 km 27 km
Sep 1, 2003 21 km ESE of Alcantara, Philippines M5.1 90 km 22 km
Jul 14, 2005 5 km NNW of Calaya, Philippines M5.1 113 km 57 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 115 km
2021 Rai Category 4 109 mph 163 km
2021 Conson Category 1 246 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 229 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 149 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 187 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 174 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 33 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 115 mph 218 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 152 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 218 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 104 mph 141 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 mph 23 km
2012 Bopha Category 2 75 mph 250 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 41 km
2006 Durian Category 4 115 mph 220 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 98 mph 211 km
2006 Utor Category 3 86 mph 44 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 63 mph 156 km
2005 Roke Category 1 52 mph 134 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 100 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 113 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 132 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 194 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in
May 84°F (29°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 9.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.6 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.0 in
October 82°F (28°C) 12.6 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 11.8 in
December 80°F (27°C) 8.5 in

Bolo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.6") and February the driest (2.7").

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