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Weather & Climate in Pontian, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pontian has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 142 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 108.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,579 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.0°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 142 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,579 ft (786 m) |
| Area | 76.0 sq mi (196.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.2811°N, 124.9003°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
355 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Feb 1, 2023 | 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines | M6.0 | 141 km | 19 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines | M6.0 | 130 km | 658 km |
| Mar 26, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines | M5.9 | 133 km | 39 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines | M5.9 | 126 km | 533 km |
| Feb 10, 2024 | 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines | M5.8 | 86 km | 32 km |
| Sep 4, 2016 | 7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines | M5.8 | 109 km | 16 km |
| Apr 11, 2017 | 8 km N of Osias, Philippines | M5.8 | 68 km | 8 km |
| Sep 3, 2012 | 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines | M5.7 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 2009 | 2 km NE of Jabonga, Philippines | M5.7 | 138 km | 24 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines | M5.7 | 82 km | 8 km |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines | M5.7 | 64 km | 6 km |
| Jun 7, 1999 | 1 km ESE of Aurora, Philippines | M5.7 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2002 | 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines | M5.6 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Jun 1, 2013 | 13 km NNE of Banawa, Philippines | M5.6 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1999 | 3 km E of Aurora, Philippines | M5.5 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 2013 | 13 km NNW of Linao, Philippines | M5.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2017 | 9 km S of Adtugan, Philippines | M5.5 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1991 | 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines | M5.5 | 143 km | 519 km |
| Apr 28, 1992 | 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines | M5.4 | 116 km | 568 km |
| Oct 14, 2016 | 2 km NNE of Calamba, Philippines | M5.4 | 122 km | 40 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | — | 295 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 5 | 121 mph | 192 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 5 | 115 mph | 14 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 2 | 63 mph | 258 km |
| 1994 | Axel | Category 3 | 98 mph | 290 km |
| 1994 | Owen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 216 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 69 mph | 176 km |
| 1990 | Mike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 236 km |
| 1986 | Marge | Category 1 | 98 mph | 167 km |
| 1984 | Ike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 169 km |
| 1982 | Nelson | Category 3 | 115 mph | 237 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (106 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 106 km |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 11.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 13.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 13.3 in | |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 11.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 11.6 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 10.6 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 8.2 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 7.6 in |
Pontian has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 72°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 108.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.6") and February the driest (4.6").