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Balagunan, Philippines

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4,528 Population 18/sq mi density
341 ft Elevation 104 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Balagunan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days179 days/yr

Geography

Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Area252.5 sq mi (653.9 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates7.4922°N, 125.5211°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.5"
128% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.78"
Driest Month (Mar) 4.96"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,011 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 134 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 141 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 127 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 120 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 143 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 135 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 138 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 148 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 133 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 141 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 65 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 93 km
Aug 19, 1993 27 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M5.9 146 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 59 km
Nov 21, 1996 27 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M5.9 139 km
Sep 20, 1994 18 km E of Baculin, Philippines M5.8 135 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 81 km
Sep 4, 2016 7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines M5.8 109 km
May 15, 1993 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M5.8 127 km
May 16, 2004 4 km NE of Bantacan, Philippines M5.8 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rai Category 5 283 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 54 km
1993 Nell Category 1 225 km
1986 Marge Category 2 235 km
1984 Ike Category 4 235 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 6.0 m 141 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (59 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 59 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 63 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 134 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
March 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
May 82°F (28°C) 8.8 in Warmest, Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
November 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
December 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in

Balagunan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.8") and March the driest (5.0").

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