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Weather & Climate in Polillo, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Polillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 158 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 103.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.7°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 158 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 97.7 sq mi (253.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.7170°N, 121.9489°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
391 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.
| Jul 16, 1990 | 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines | M7.7 | 136 km | 25 km |
| Mar 2, 2003 | 44 km ESE of Suklayin, Philippines | M5.5 | 96 km | 50 km |
| Feb 3, 2000 | 19 km SE of Laiya, Philippines | M5.5 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Oct 30, 1993 | 42 km E of Dingalan, Philippines | M5.5 | 82 km | 39 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 5 km ENE of General Luna, Philippines | M5.4 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jul 6, 2008 | 53 km NE of Karligan, Philippines | M5.4 | 81 km | 26 km |
| Aug 1, 2000 | 34 km ENE of Karligan, Philippines | M5.4 | 57 km | 60 km |
| Feb 5, 2016 | 4 km E of San Francisco, Philippines | M5.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2013 | 89 km NNE of Sabang Indan, Philippines | M5.3 | 150 km | 28 km |
| Sep 3, 2024 | 28 km NE of Casuguran, Philippines | M5.3 | 71 km | 17 km |
| Jun 3, 2007 | 2 km E of Catabangan, Philippines | M5.3 | 123 km | 30 km |
| Sep 13, 2019 | 26 km ENE of Karligan, Philippines | M5.3 | 51 km | 48 km |
| Apr 4, 2017 | 2 km N of Talahib Payap, Philippines | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2016 | 4 km NW of San Francisco, Philippines | M5.2 | 106 km | 28 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 5 km NE of Bongabon, Philippines | M5.2 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jul 28, 1995 | 10 km WSW of Patnanungan, Philippines | M5.2 | 16 km | 21 km |
| May 23, 2020 | 14 km S of Suklayin, Philippines | M5.2 | 109 km | 43 km |
| Apr 4, 2017 | 2 km SSW of Bolo, Philippines | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2014 | 47 km ENE of Karligan, Philippines | M5.2 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2013 | 19 km ENE of Suklayin, Philippines | M5.1 | 129 km | 47 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
92 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Fung-wong | Category 4 | - | 105 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 1 | - | 200 km |
| 2024 | Usagi | Category 4 | 109 mph | 294 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 121 mph | 90 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 14 km |
| 2024 | Toraji | Category 1 | 81 mph | 179 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 109 mph | 211 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 5 | 109 mph | 43 km |
| 2021 | Conson | Category 1 | - | 138 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 5 | 115 mph | 98 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 86 mph | 26 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 2 | 81 mph | 169 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 2 | 81 mph | 177 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 173 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 81 mph | 289 km |
| 2018 | Yutu | Category 4 | 92 mph | 224 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 4 | 115 mph | 147 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 4 | 109 mph | 90 km |
| 2015 | Noul | Category 5 | 127 mph | 260 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 177 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.7 m (15 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1965 | TAAL, LUZON ISLAND | Astronomical | 4.7 m | 355 | 130 km |
| 1970 | PHILIPPINE SEA | Earthquake | 4.3 m | 15 | 121 km |
| 1911 | TAAL, LUZON ISLAND | Astronomical | 3.0 m | 1,335 | 130 km |
| 1990 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 2,412 | 136 km |
| 1937 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1 | 54 km |
| 1880 | E. LUZON ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 20 | 143 km |
| 1749 | TAAL, LUZON ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 130 km |
| 1716 | TAAL, LUZON ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Laguna Caldera (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Laguna Caldera | Caldera | 743 m (2,438 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Banahaw | Complex | 2,158 m (7,080 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| San Pablo Volcanic Field | Stratovolcano | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | 1350 | 96 km |
| Taal | Caldera | 311 m (1,020 ft) | 2020 | 130 km |
| Arayat | Stratovolcano | 1,026 m (3,366 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Mariveles | Stratovolcano | 1,388 m (4,554 ft) | -2050 | 159 km |
| Natib | Stratovolcano | 1,253 m (4,111 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Pinatubo | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | 1993 | 178 km |
| Isarog | Stratovolcano | 1,966 m (6,450 ft) | -3500 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 8.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 9.7 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 10.5 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 14.0 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 13.7 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 15.4 in | Wettest |
Polillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 103.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (15.4") and February the driest (3.1").