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Bakun, Philippines

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3,750 ft Elevation 1,143 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Bakun enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 122.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,750 ft (1,143 m)
Area110.8 sq mi (286.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates16.7895°N, 120.6631°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 122.5"
222% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 22.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

636 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.2 on May 31, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 135 km
Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 83 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 47 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 44 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 148 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 44 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 51 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 54 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 76 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 51 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 45 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 60 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 34 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 125 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 34 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 52 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 41 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 48 km
Nov 15, 2000 65 km WSW of Fuerte, Philippines M5.5 112 km
May 6, 2007 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.5 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 283 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 50 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 146 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 34 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 192 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 32 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 196 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 240 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 52 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 247 km
2023 Saola Category 4 238 km
2022 Noru Category 4 165 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 181 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 177 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 250 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 146 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 27 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 89 km
2016 Haima Category 4 148 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 263 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 135 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 75 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 177 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
March 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
April 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 9.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 12.5 in
July 69°F (20°C) 12.2 in
August 69°F (20°C) 22.0 in Wettest
September 69°F (20°C) 16.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 9.1 in
November 67°F (19°C) 6.6 in
December 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in Coldest

Bakun has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 65°F in December to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 97.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (22.0") and January the driest (0.7").

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