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Balas, Philippines
Full City Profile
2,517
Population
199/sq mi density
154 ft
Elevation
47 meters
80°F
Avg Temperature
27°C
Balas 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 332 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 12.6 sq mi (32.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 199/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.0500°N, 120.5861°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.7 m (15 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1965 | TAAL, LUZON ISLAND | Astronomical | 4.7 m | 355 | 125 km |
| 1970 | PHILIPPINE SEA | Earthquake | 4.3 m | 15 | 145 km |
| 1911 | TAAL, LUZON ISLAND | Astronomical | 3.0 m | 1,335 | 125 km |
| 1990 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 2,412 | 94 km |
| 1999 | LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 5 | 121 km |
| 1937 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1 | 116 km |
| 1749 | TAAL, LUZON ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 125 km |
| 1716 | TAAL, LUZON ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Arayat | Stratovolcano | 1,026 m (3,366 ft) | Unknown | 24 km |
| Pinatubo | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | 1993 | 27 km |
| Natib | Stratovolcano | 1,253 m (4,111 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Mariveles | Stratovolcano | 1,388 m (4,554 ft) | -2050 | 59 km |
| Laguna Caldera | Caldera | 743 m (2,438 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Taal | Caldera | 311 m (1,020 ft) | 2020 | 125 km |
| San Pablo Volcanic Field | Stratovolcano | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | 1350 | 129 km |
| Banahaw | Complex | 2,158 m (7,080 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 8.1 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 12.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 18.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 20.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 14.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 1.6 in |
Balas has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 91.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (20.8") and February the driest (0.4").