Weather & Climate in Palomoc, Philippines

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

Palomoc has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 92.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 400 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	80.3°F
	49% above US avg
January Average	80°F (26°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	168 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	400 ft (122 m)
Area	2,255.0 sq mi (5,840.5 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	7.9153°N, 122.5829°W
Timezone	Asia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.8"

144% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 12.48"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 23, 2010	72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines	M7.5	147 km	641 km
Apr 13, 2016	15 km NW of Siocon, Philippines	M6.0	63 km	17 km
May 23, 1998	6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines	M6.0	128 km	658 km
May 13, 1994	6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines	M5.9	67 km	33 km
Jul 23, 2010	29 km W of Litayan, Philippines	M5.8	146 km	602 km
Oct 16, 1993	2 km NE of Malim, Philippines	M5.8	107 km	31 km
Feb 23, 1991	44 km WNW of Kalawit, Philippines	M5.7	57 km	54 km
Oct 18, 1991	12 km N of Siocon, Philippines	M5.6	51 km	36 km
Jan 7, 2019	27 km NW of Siocon, Philippines	M5.5	70 km	19 km
Feb 26, 2004	9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines	M5.5	111 km	12 km
Oct 13, 1993	64 km NW of Malayal, Philippines	M5.5	127 km	44 km
Sep 8, 1999	44 km SE of Malim, Philippines	M5.5	149 km	118 km
Sep 8, 2000	11 km NW of Dulian, Philippines	M5.5	98 km	33 km
Jan 23, 2025	8 km E of Siocon, Philippines	M5.4	48 km	62 km
Jun 6, 1995	39 km SE of Malim, Philippines	M5.4	146 km	34 km
Oct 1, 2011	30 km ESE of Malim, Philippines	M5.3	137 km	615 km
Oct 2, 2012	15 km NNW of Dumingag, Philippines	M5.3	88 km	52 km
Feb 28, 1993	74 km NW of Siocon, Philippines	M5.3	101 km	32 km
Jun 1, 2018	32 km ESE of Malim, Philippines	M5.3	139 km	575 km
Aug 2, 2015	2 km SSW of Lapase, Philippines	M5.2	143 km	603 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2025	Kalmaegi	Category 1	—	276 km
2021	Rai	Category 4	109 mph	243 km
2012	Bopha	Category 3	81 mph	144 km
1984	Ike	Category 3	86 mph	267 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1978	MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	0.0 m	—	42 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (162 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Cuernos de Negros	Complex	1,862 m (6,109 ft)	Unknown	162 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	80°F (26°C)	2.5 in	Coldest
February	80°F (26°C)	2.2 in	Driest
March	81°F (27°C)	2.8 in
April	82°F (28°C)	4.0 in
May	82°F (28°C)	8.4 in	Warmest
June	81°F (27°C)	12.5 in	Wettest
July	80°F (27°C)	12.3 in
August	80°F (27°C)	11.8 in
September	80°F (27°C)	11.8 in
October	80°F (27°C)	11.5 in
November	80°F (27°C)	8.7 in
December	80°F (27°C)	4.3 in

Palomoc has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 92.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.5") and February the driest (2.2").

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