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Weather & Climate in Polo, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Polo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,483 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,483 ft (452 m) |
| Area | 131.3 sq mi (340.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.2647°N, 125.1125°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,555 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Mar 5, 2002 | Mindanao, Philippines | M7.5 | 99 km | 31 km |
| Apr 28, 2017 | 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines | M6.9 | 85 km | 26 km |
| Jan 1, 2002 | 3 km S of Lais, Philippines | M6.3 | 60 km | 138 km |
| Oct 29, 1992 | 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines | M6.2 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Feb 12, 2007 | 62 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.1 | 132 km | 24 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 49 km SW of Palimbang, Philippines | M6.1 | 147 km | 531 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines | M6.1 | 78 km | 59 km |
| Feb 16, 2013 | 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.1 | 86 km | 105 km |
| May 31, 2010 | 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines | M6.0 | 142 km | 20 km |
| Oct 17, 1996 | 41 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.0 | 111 km | 117 km |
| Feb 7, 2021 | 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines | M6.0 | 56 km | 16 km |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 65 km E of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.0 | 150 km | 100 km |
| Mar 8, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines | M6.0 | 103 km | 23 km |
| Apr 28, 1992 | 66 km SSW of Malisbeng, Philippines | M5.9 | 138 km | 477 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 149 km | 584 km |
| Nov 22, 1993 | 53 km S of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M5.9 | 131 km | 38 km |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines | M5.9 | 117 km | 12 km |
| Jul 6, 1994 | 27 km E of Mangili, Philippines | M5.9 | 96 km | 151 km |
| Jan 21, 2005 | 34 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines | M5.9 | 121 km | 175 km |
| Jun 13, 1990 | 24 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M5.8 | 142 km | 77 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 | 192 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 | 113 km |
| 1918 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 7.2 m | 52 | 148 km |
| 2002 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 15 | 99 km |
| 1917 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 7 | 32 km |
| 2017 | SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 85 km |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | — | 97 | 108 km |
| 1923 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 13 km |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Balut | Stratovolcano | 862 m (2,828 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 162 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in |
Polo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 60.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.5") and March the driest (3.2").