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Bacayawan, Philippines

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3,234 Population 36/sq mi density
2,726 ft Elevation 831 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Bacayawan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 173.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,726 ft (831 m)
Area88.8 sq mi (230.0 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates7.7667°N, 124.2333°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 173.4"
356% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 14.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

374 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

Jul 23, 2010 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines M7.3 148 km
May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 126 km
Oct 4, 2009 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.6 148 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 107 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 147 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 70 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 94 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 113 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 113 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 117 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 107 km
Sep 3, 2012 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 135 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 72 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 93 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 65 km
Sep 18, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel, Philippines M5.7 149 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 91 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 61 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 81 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 30 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rai Category 5 260 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 97 km
1994 Owen Category 1 283 km
1993 Nell Category 1 259 km
1986 Marge Category 1 243 km
1984 Ike Category 4 238 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 97 118 km
1923 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (143 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 143 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 167 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 4.9 in
April 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
May 79°F (26°C) 12.0 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 14.1 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 12.2 in
August 77°F (25°C) 11.6 in
September 77°F (25°C) 12.9 in
October 77°F (25°C) 11.2 in
November 77°F (25°C) 8.4 in
December 76°F (24°C) 6.1 in

Bacayawan has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 108.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.1") and February the driest (4.1").

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