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Balete, Philippines

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8,662 Population 898/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Balete has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area9.7 sq mi (25.0 km²)
Population Density898/sq mi
Coordinates14.0198°N, 121.0951°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.0"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

947 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2025.

Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 55 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 53 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 50 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 38 km
Oct 9, 2003 18 km WSW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.2 128 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 135 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 48 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 121 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 136 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 113 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 77 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 97 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 49 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 33 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 49 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 124 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 55 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 49 km
May 12, 2021 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.8 57 km
Mar 1, 2006 7 km NE of Paluan, Philippines M5.8 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

80 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 223 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 277 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 208 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 108 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 285 km
2022 Noru Category 4 135 km
2021 Conson Category 1 87 km
2020 Goni Category 4 56 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 122 km
2020 Molave Category 2 103 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 191 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 92 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 185 km
2018 Yutu Category 2 299 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 202 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 56 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 231 km
2015 Melor Category 4 72 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 223 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 24 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 7.3 m 81 55 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 11 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 11 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 59 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 69 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 11 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 11 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taal (11 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 11 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 25 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 42 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 48 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 87 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 108 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 137 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 147 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in
May 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 9.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 12.9 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 12.2 in
September 80°F (26°C) 11.2 in
October 80°F (26°C) 9.7 in
November 79°F (26°C) 7.9 in
December 78°F (25°C) 4.7 in

Balete has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 78.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.9") and February the driest (0.7").

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