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Balatan, Philippines

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4,451 Population 124/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Balatan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 158 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 98.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days158 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area35.9 sq mi (93.1 km²)
Population Density124/sq mi
Coordinates13.3211°N, 123.2333°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.5"
159% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 13.23"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

282 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 149 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 114 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 131 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 136 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 149 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 82 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 148 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 63 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 119 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 37 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 47 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 99 km
Oct 12, 1994 19 km ESE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.4 148 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 82 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 76 km
Feb 5, 2016 4 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M5.3 111 km
Aug 19, 1993 15 km NNE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M5.3 100 km
Jun 3, 2007 2 km E of Catabangan, Philippines M5.3 85 km
Aug 1, 1998 7 km E of Batuan, Philippines M5.3 121 km
Apr 17, 1991 7 km N of Biri, Philippines M5.3 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 146 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 276 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 125 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 202 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 272 km
2023 Saola Category 3 298 km
2022 Noru Category 5 188 km
2021 Conson Category 1 167 km
2020 Goni Category 5 44 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 131 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 49 km
2020 Molave Category 1 4 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 38 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 173 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 27 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 168 km
2015 Noul Category 4 274 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 282 km
2015 Melor Category 4 53 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 20 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 48 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isarog (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 41 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 84 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 108 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 5.9 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 10.7 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.4 in
October 80°F (27°C) 11.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 13.2 in Wettest
December 78°F (26°C) 12.2 in

Balatan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 98.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.2") and April the driest (3.2").

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