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Bacolod City, Philippines

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454,898 Population 7,242/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Bacolod City has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 145.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area62.8 sq mi (162.7 km²)
Population Density7,242/sq mi
Coordinates10.6667°N, 122.9500°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 145.3"
282% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.68"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

340 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 79 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 88 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 95 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 126 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 92 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 94 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 71 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 105 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 130 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 111 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 104 km
Nov 9, 1996 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.4 143 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 87 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 60 km
Oct 16, 2013 6 km SW of Bood, Philippines M5.3 142 km
Oct 20, 2013 10 km WSW of Loon, Philippines M5.3 129 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km W of Tampocon, Philippines M5.3 92 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km SSE of Clarin, Philippines M5.3 145 km
Feb 8, 2012 12 km ESE of Hibaiyo, Philippines M5.3 70 km
Feb 7, 2012 11 km NNW of Minolos, Philippines M5.3 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 28 km
2021 Rai Category 4 74 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 226 km
2020 Molave Category 1 286 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 271 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 125 km
2015 Melor Category 4 245 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 212 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 90 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 160 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 127 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 288 km
2006 Utor Category 3 132 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 237 km
2005 Roke Category 1 96 km
2004 Muifa Category 1 279 km
1998 Faith Category 1 151 km
1995 Zack Category 2 16 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 237 km
1994 Axel Category 2 115 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 79 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (33 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 33 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 33 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 35 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 159 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
March 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in Driest
April 83°F (28°C) 3.0 in
May 84°F (29°C) 6.8 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 12.7 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 10.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 10.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 11.8 in
November 81°F (27°C) 10.8 in
December 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in

Bacolod City has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 93.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.7") and March the driest (2.8").

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