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Balas, Philippines

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2,295 Population 17/sq mi density
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Balas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days203 days/yr

Geography

Area136.9 sq mi (354.4 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates6.6875°N, 122.1381°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.3"
93% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.53"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

94 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M5.4 on Jan 23, 2025.

Jul 23, 2010 61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M7.6 150 km
Jul 23, 2010 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines M7.5 124 km
Jul 23, 2010 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines M7.3 140 km
Mar 4, 1999 69 km S of Tabiauan, Philippines M7.1 145 km
Jul 11, 2024 106 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines M7.1 131 km
Jul 29, 2010 89 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M6.6 121 km
Oct 4, 2009 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.6 137 km
Apr 13, 2016 15 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M6.0 123 km
Jul 23, 2010 66 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 144 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines M5.6 126 km
Sep 8, 2000 11 km NW of Dulian, Philippines M5.5 55 km
Jan 7, 2019 27 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M5.5 133 km
Oct 13, 1993 64 km NW of Malayal, Philippines M5.5 122 km
Jul 26, 2010 83 km SSE of Olutanga, Philippines M5.4 123 km
Jan 23, 2025 8 km E of Siocon, Philippines M5.4 113 km
Jul 12, 2010 71 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M5.3 139 km
Nov 29, 1994 80 km SSE of Olutanga, Philippines M5.3 110 km
Mar 6, 1999 Sulu Archipelago, Philippines M5.2 149 km
Mar 11, 1999 59 km SSE of Tabiauan, Philippines M5.1 130 km
Jun 14, 2020 45 km W of Siocon, Philippines M5.1 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Bopha Category 3 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1897 SULU SEA Earthquake 7.0 m 13 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
February 80°F (26°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
May 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in
December 80°F (27°C) 4.0 in

Balas has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in February to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 73.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.5") and March the driest (2.6").

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