Baco, Philippines

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40,159 Population 177/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Baco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 88.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area226.9 sq mi (587.6 km²)
Population Density177/sq mi
Coordinates13.3573°N, 121.0983°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.7"
134% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.52"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

867 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2025.

Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 19 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 56 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 61 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 82 km
Oct 9, 2003 18 km WSW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.2 133 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 88 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 121 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 123 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 49 km
Sep 18, 2009 41 km WSW of Batasan, Philippines M5.9 110 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 54 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 72 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 51 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 67 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 50 km
Sep 3, 2002 8 km N of Wawa, Philippines M5.8 42 km
May 12, 2021 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.8 36 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 62 km
Mar 1, 2006 7 km NE of Paluan, Philippines M5.8 64 km
Jul 7, 1990 41 km SW of Adela, Philippines M5.7 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 282 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 299 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 267 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 163 km
2022 Noru Category 4 208 km
2021 Conson Category 1 67 km
2020 Goni Category 4 81 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 195 km
2020 Molave Category 2 31 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 173 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 21 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 115 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 267 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 36 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 201 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 296 km
2015 Melor Category 4 13 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 85 km
2014 Hagupit Category 1 223 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 175 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 7.3 m 81 19 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 73 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 73 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 19 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - 1 134 km
1928 SULU SEA Earthquake - - 109 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 73 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taal (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 73 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 88 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 89 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 120 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 146 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 2.2 in
March 81°F (27°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in
May 83°F (29°C) 5.8 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 11.1 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.5 in Wettest
November 80°F (26°C) 10.9 in
December 78°F (26°C) 9.6 in

Baco has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 88.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.5") and March the driest (2.0").

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