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Balanacan, Philippines

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3,547 Population 85/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Balanacan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area41.7 sq mi (108.1 km²)
Population Density85/sq mi
Coordinates13.5289°N, 121.8677°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.2"
100% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.30"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

726 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 87 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 125 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 133 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 127 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 142 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 134 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 118 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 119 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 124 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 104 km
Mar 1, 2006 7 km NE of Paluan, Philippines M5.8 147 km
May 12, 2021 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.8 110 km
Sep 3, 2002 8 km N of Wawa, Philippines M5.8 120 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 125 km
Oct 18, 2009 14 km S of Calatagan, Philippines M5.7 133 km
May 22, 2011 14 km WSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.7 121 km
May 10, 1994 12 km NNW of Cabacao, Philippines M5.7 137 km
Feb 18, 1996 4 km SE of Balayan, Philippines M5.6 127 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 128 km
Apr 3, 2005 9 km NNW of Odala, Philippines M5.6 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 209 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 198 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 119 km
2022 Noru Category 5 175 km
2021 Conson Category 1 18 km
2020 Goni Category 5 41 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 155 km
2020 Molave Category 2 37 km
2020 Vongfong Category 2 94 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 47 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 160 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 29 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 213 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 287 km
2015 Melor Category 4 59 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 275 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 54 km
2014 Hagupit Category 2 151 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 218 km
2013 Utor Category 4 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 7.3 m 81 87 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 108 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 108 km
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 102 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 94 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 115 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 108 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Banahaw (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 73 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 90 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 108 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 118 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 164 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 2.4 in
March 80°F (26°C) 2.2 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in
May 83°F (28°C) 5.0 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 11.3 in Wettest
November 80°F (26°C) 10.4 in
December 78°F (26°C) 9.3 in

Balanacan has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 76.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.3") and March the driest (2.2").

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