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Balete, Philippines

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8,588 Population 28/sq mi density
128 ft Elevation 39 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Balete 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 129 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 132.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days129 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area310.4 sq mi (803.8 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates13.0192°N, 124.0319°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 132.6"
249% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 20.28"
Driest Month (Apr) 6.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

561 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 144 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 130 km
Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 100 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 95 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 38 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 113 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 81 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 138 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 88 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 97 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 136 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 145 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 110 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 99 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 95 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 105 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 105 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 84 km
Apr 10, 2017 54 km NE of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.7 144 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 137 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 217 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 116 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 288 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 279 km
2022 Noru Category 5 225 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 278 km
2021 Conson Category 1 258 km
2020 Goni Category 5 71 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 174 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 58 km
2020 Molave Category 1 43 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 8 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 158 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 54 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 151 km
2015 Melor Category 4 36 km
2015 Noul Category 4 244 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 283 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis 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 15 140 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 95 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (9 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 9 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 28 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 100 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 15.7 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 9.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.9 in
April 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.2 in
October 80°F (27°C) 15.0 in
November 80°F (26°C) 18.2 in
December 78°F (26°C) 20.3 in Wettest

Balete has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 132.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (20.3") and April the driest (6.2").

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