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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 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 308 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 136.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 32.6 sq mi (84.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 65/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.5844°N, 122.3122°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
123 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 | 49 km | 18 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines | M5.8 | 63 km | 21 km |
| Feb 22, 2005 | 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines | M5.8 | 145 km | 18 km |
| Mar 27, 2006 | 0 km NNE of Semirara, Philippines | M5.6 | 113 km | 32 km |
| Sep 29, 2000 | 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines | M5.6 | 55 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines | M5.6 | 55 km | 18 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines | M5.6 | 35 km | 16 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines | M5.5 | 31 km | 23 km |
| Aug 15, 2016 | 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines | M5.4 | 77 km | 29 km |
| May 21, 1992 | 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines | M5.4 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines | M5.4 | 146 km | 17 km |
| Feb 27, 2000 | 6 km SSW of Hamtic, Philippines | M5.2 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 21 km ESE of Alcantara, Philippines | M5.1 | 65 km | 22 km |
| May 7, 1998 | 3 km N of Potot, Philippines | M5.1 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Nov 23, 1994 | 24 km SW of La Paz, Philippines | M5.1 | 148 km | 27 km |
| Jul 14, 2005 | 5 km NNW of Calaya, Philippines | M5.1 | 121 km | 57 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 20 km ESE of Santa Fe, Philippines | M5.0 | 57 km | 19 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 2 km WNW of Libacao, Philippines | M5.0 | 11 km | 17 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 11 km W of Odiongan, Philippines | M5.0 | 103 km | 36 km |
| May 7, 1993 | 16 km ENE of Tampayan, Philippines | M4.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
45 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 1 | — | 133 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 109 mph | 166 km |
| 2021 | Conson | Category 1 | — | 223 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 5 | 138 mph | 230 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 2 | 81 mph | 181 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 2 | 81 mph | 170 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 169 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 26 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 4 | 115 mph | 203 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 147 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 4 | 98 mph | 234 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 2 | 98 mph | 170 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 127 mph | 38 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 2 | 75 mph | 234 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 51 km |
| 2006 | Durian | Category 4 | 104 mph | 213 km |
| 2006 | Xangsane | Category 4 | 98 mph | 224 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 3 | 86 mph | 47 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 2 | 63 mph | 158 km |
| 2005 | Roke | Category 1 | 52 mph | 179 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 | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (135 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 158 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 8.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 9.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 12.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 18.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 14.1 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 16.1 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 16.0 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 11.5 in |
Polo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 130.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.3") and April the driest (3.0").