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Weather & Climate in Dolo, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dolo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 581 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.9°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Area | 60.9 sq mi (157.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 65/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.8103°N, 125.1917°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,212 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Mar 5, 2002 | Mindanao, Philippines | M7.5 | 135 km | 31 km |
| Apr 28, 2017 | 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines | M6.9 | 146 km | 26 km |
| Jan 1, 2002 | 3 km S of Lais, Philippines | M6.3 | 76 km | 138 km |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines | M6.3 | 146 km | 65 km |
| Oct 29, 1992 | 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines | M6.2 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Feb 16, 2013 | 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.1 | 127 km | 105 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines | M6.1 | 139 km | 59 km |
| May 31, 2010 | 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines | M6.0 | 130 km | 20 km |
| Oct 17, 1996 | 41 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.0 | 149 km | 117 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines | M6.0 | 141 km | 19 km |
| Mar 8, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines | M6.0 | 146 km | 23 km |
| Feb 7, 2021 | 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines | M6.0 | 11 km | 16 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 145 km | 584 km |
| Nov 21, 1996 | 27 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines | M5.9 | 141 km | 53 km |
| Jul 6, 1994 | 27 km E of Mangili, Philippines | M5.9 | 123 km | 151 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines | M5.9 | 122 km | 16 km |
| Aug 5, 2017 | Mindanao, Philippines | M5.8 | 81 km | 76 km |
| Sep 3, 2012 | 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines | M5.8 | 147 km | 12 km |
| Jun 13, 1990 | 24 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M5.8 | 142 km | 77 km |
| Nov 4, 2000 | 22 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M5.8 | 133 km | 134 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 | 135 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1976 | MORO GULF | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 8,000 | 135 km |
| 2002 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 15 | 135 km |
| 1917 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 7 | 93 km |
| 2017 | SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 146 km |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | — | 97 | 105 km |
| 1924 | E. MINDANAO ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
| 1923 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 22 km |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 51 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 114 km |
| Balut | Stratovolcano | 862 m (2,828 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in |
Dolo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 67.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.3") and March the driest (3.6").