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Bacalan, Philippines

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2,060 Population 48/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Bacalan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 130 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 141.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days130 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area43.1 sq mi (111.6 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates11.5464°N, 122.0849°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 141.6"
273% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 22.80"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

119 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 21, 2025.

Jun 14, 1990 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines M7.1 31 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 72 km
Mar 27, 2006 0 km NNE of Semirara, Philippines M5.6 95 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 42 km
Jun 14, 1990 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines M5.6 31 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 67 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 32 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 73 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 77 km
Nov 9, 1996 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.4 150 km
Feb 27, 2000 6 km SSW of Hamtic, Philippines M5.2 101 km
Jul 14, 2005 5 km NNW of Calaya, Philippines M5.1 126 km
Sep 1, 2003 21 km ESE of Alcantara, Philippines M5.1 71 km
Nov 23, 1994 24 km SW of La Paz, Philippines M5.1 147 km
May 26, 1990 11 km W of Odiongan, Philippines M5.0 99 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km WNW of Libacao, Philippines M5.0 22 km
Sep 1, 2003 20 km ESE of Santa Fe, Philippines M5.0 60 km
Feb 8, 2021 48 km SW of Santa Teresa, Philippines M5.0 150 km
Aug 15, 2016 3 km WNW of Alimodian, Philippines M4.9 86 km
Jul 25, 2017 26 km SSE of Magdalena, Philippines M4.9 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

43 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 131 km
2021 Rai Category 4 166 km
2021 Conson Category 1 221 km
2020 Goni Category 5 240 km
2020 Molave Category 2 187 km
2020 Vongfong Category 2 187 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 173 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 44 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 206 km
2015 Melor Category 4 151 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 249 km
2014 Hagupit Category 2 187 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 58 km
2012 Bopha Category 2 223 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 68 km
2006 Durian Category 4 219 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 238 km
2006 Utor Category 3 62 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 162 km
2005 Roke Category 1 200 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (152 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 152 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 162 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 7.1 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
March 78°F (25°C) 2.7 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 10.9 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 14.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 22.8 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 19.3 in
September 78°F (26°C) 16.5 in
October 78°F (26°C) 16.3 in
November 78°F (25°C) 15.0 in
December 77°F (25°C) 10.4 in

Bacalan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 141.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (22.8") and March the driest (2.7").

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