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Balaoan, Philippines

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2,928 Population 24/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Balaoan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area120.1 sq mi (311.1 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates16.8219°N, 120.4045°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.7"
144% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 22.95"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

663 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 14, 2025.

Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 137 km
Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 89 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 71 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 58 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 127 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 63 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 54 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 75 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 67 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 60 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 127 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 72 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 16 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 59 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 65 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 49 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 73 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 46 km
Nov 15, 2000 65 km WSW of Fuerte, Philippines M5.5 88 km
Feb 6, 2019 1 km NNE of Guiling, Philippines M5.5 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 285 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 38 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 56 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 126 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 216 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 48 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 183 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 266 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 77 km
2023 Saola Category 4 266 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 254 km
2022 Noru Category 4 157 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 205 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 182 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 267 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 146 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 33 km
2016 Haima Category 4 152 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 88 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 235 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 137 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 92 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 184 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 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
March 80°F (26°C) 0.8 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.2 in
May 83°F (28°C) 7.7 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 14.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 20.8 in
August 80°F (26°C) 23.0 in Wettest
September 80°F (26°C) 15.0 in
October 80°F (26°C) 6.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in

Balaoan has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 92.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (23.0") and January the driest (0.2").

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