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Weather & Climate in Polonoling, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Polonoling has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,240 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (378 m) |
| Area | 173.4 sq mi (449.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.2850°N, 124.9689°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,403 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Mar 5, 2002 | Mindanao, Philippines | M7.5 | 84 km | 31 km |
| Apr 28, 2017 | 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines | M6.9 | 88 km | 26 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M6.9 | 149 km | 566 km |
| Jan 1, 2002 | 3 km S of Lais, Philippines | M6.3 | 75 km | 138 km |
| Oct 29, 1992 | 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines | M6.2 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Feb 12, 2007 | 62 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.1 | 146 km | 24 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 49 km SW of Palimbang, Philippines | M6.1 | 133 km | 531 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines | M6.1 | 80 km | 59 km |
| Feb 16, 2013 | 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.1 | 101 km | 105 km |
| Mar 8, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines | M6.0 | 90 km | 23 km |
| Oct 17, 1996 | 41 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.0 | 126 km | 117 km |
| Feb 7, 2021 | 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines | M6.0 | 56 km | 16 km |
| May 31, 2010 | 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines | M6.0 | 128 km | 20 km |
| Apr 28, 1992 | 66 km SSW of Malisbeng, Philippines | M5.9 | 127 km | 477 km |
| May 10, 2018 | 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 148 km | 535 km |
| Jan 21, 2005 | 34 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines | M5.9 | 126 km | 175 km |
| Jul 6, 1994 | 27 km E of Mangili, Philippines | M5.9 | 111 km | 151 km |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines | M5.9 | 104 km | 12 km |
| May 18, 1999 | 74 km SSW of Palimbang, Philippines | M5.9 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Nov 22, 1993 | 53 km S of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M5.9 | 147 km | 38 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 | 197 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 | 97 km |
| 1918 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 7.2 m | 52 | 136 km |
| 2002 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 15 | 84 km |
| 1917 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 7 | 32 km |
| 2017 | SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 88 km |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | - | 97 | 93 km |
| 1923 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | - | - | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (15 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 15 km |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Balut | Stratovolcano | 862 m (2,828 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in |
Polonoling has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in January to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 66.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.2") and March the driest (3.5").