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Bacolod, Philippines

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2,171 Population 1/sq mi density
200 ft Elevation 61 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Bacolod has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 105 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 176.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days105 days/yr

Geography

Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Area4,225.1 sq mi (10,943.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates8.9317°N, 126.2894°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 176.7"
365% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 30.83"
Driest Month (Aug) 6.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,659 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 22 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 64 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 91 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 58 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 59 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 111 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 142 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 72 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 74 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 101 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 51 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 101 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 95 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 144 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 35 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 138 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 64 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 92 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 135 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 186 km
2021 Rai Category 5 112 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 226 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 271 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 197 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 133 km
2008 Fengshen Category 1 241 km
2006 Utor Category 1 244 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 285 km
2005 Roke Category 1 271 km
2004 Nida Category 4 256 km
1995 Zack Category 2 163 km
1994 Axel Category 4 208 km
1994 Owen Category 1 141 km
1993 Nell Category 1 53 km
1990 Mike Category 5 134 km
1988 Skip Category 4 202 km
1987 Phyllis Category 2 298 km
1986 Marge Category 2 64 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 233 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 92 km
1952 E. OF MINDANO, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 123 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 48 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (174 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 174 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 180 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 30.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 23.0 in
March 79°F (26°C) 19.2 in
April 80°F (27°C) 13.0 in
May 82°F (28°C) 10.1 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
November 80°F (26°C) 15.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 23.9 in

Bacolod has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 176.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (30.8") and August the driest (6.9").

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