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Balbalan, Philippines

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2,195 Population 2/sq mi density
3,235 ft Elevation 986 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Balbalan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 137 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 115.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days137 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,235 ft (986 m)
Area1,136.6 sq mi (2,943.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates17.4414°N, 121.2019°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.7"
205% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 14.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

592 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 42 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 108 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 51 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 119 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 141 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 122 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 121 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 117 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 101 km
May 6, 1998 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.8 144 km
Mar 13, 2001 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 148 km
Sep 14, 2003 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.7 137 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 107 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 49 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 68 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 100 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 120 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 106 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 121 km
Oct 7, 2012 16 km E of Pagudpud, Philippines M5.6 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 207 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 129 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 235 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 59 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 131 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 118 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 108 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 244 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 50 km
2023 Saola Category 5 187 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 164 km
2022 Noru Category 4 244 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 106 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 271 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 228 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 257 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 158 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 66 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 89 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 166 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1988 NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 131 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 149 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 42 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 16 95 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 17 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 131 km
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
April 76°F (24°C) 5.0 in
May 77°F (25°C) 10.3 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 13.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 14.4 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 14.2 in
September 75°F (24°C) 13.2 in
October 73°F (23°C) 13.8 in
November 71°F (22°C) 13.5 in
December 69°F (20°C) 8.2 in

Balbalan has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 68°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 115.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.4") and February the driest (2.4").

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