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Bacolod, Philippines

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5,294 Population 138/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Bacolod 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

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area38.3 sq mi (99.1 km²)
Population Density138/sq mi
Coordinates8.1167°N, 123.9167°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 173.4"
356% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 15.47"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

280 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 143 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 21 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 141 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 131 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 145 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 140 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 121 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 82 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 110 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 88 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 90 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 135 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 126 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 110 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 124 km
Jun 1, 2013 13 km NNE of Banawa, Philippines M5.6 143 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 59 km
Aug 2, 2022 28 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.5 144 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 130 km
Apr 12, 2017 9 km S of Adtugan, Philippines M5.5 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 287 km
2021 Rai Category 4 223 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 68 km
1995 Zack Category 2 297 km
1994 Owen Category 1 251 km
1993 Nell Category 1 236 km
1990 Mike Category 4 265 km
1986 Marge Category 1 216 km
1984 Ike Category 4 212 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (147 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 147 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 150 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 7.3 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in
March 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in
April 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 8.3 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 11.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 11.3 in
August 80°F (27°C) 11.3 in
September 80°F (27°C) 14.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 15.5 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 12.9 in
December 79°F (26°C) 9.3 in

Bacolod has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 117.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.5") and April the driest (4.8").

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