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Balud, Philippines

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2,295 Population 26/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Balud has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 177 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.9°F
52% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days177 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area89.2 sq mi (231.0 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates12.0369°N, 123.1935°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.4"
130% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.22"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

249 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 28, 2025.

Jun 14, 1990 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines M7.1 144 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 97 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 79 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 75 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 81 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 96 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 61 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 88 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 65 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 100 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 126 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 130 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 122 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 66 km
May 23, 2003 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 99 km
Aug 15, 1999 23 km ESE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 118 km
May 2, 2003 14 km NE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 102 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 69 km
Aug 1, 1998 7 km E of Batuan, Philippines M5.3 81 km
Apr 23, 1991 7 km WNW of Cagmanaba, Philippines M5.2 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 277 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 143 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 254 km
2021 Rai Category 4 216 km
2021 Conson Category 1 230 km
2020 Goni Category 5 169 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 274 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 77 km
2020 Molave Category 1 141 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 123 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 41 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 164 km
2016 Sarika Category 2 289 km
2015 Melor Category 4 91 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 284 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 153 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 68 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 96 km
2010 Conson Category 1 254 km
2009 Mirinae Category 2 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (124 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 124 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 140 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 141 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 154 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 157 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 181 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in
April 84°F (29°C) 2.5 in Driest
May 85°F (29°C) 5.2 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 7.6 in
July 83°F (28°C) 8.8 in
August 83°F (28°C) 8.5 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 11.2 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 11.1 in
December 80°F (27°C) 10.2 in

Balud has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 87.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.2") and April the driest (2.5").

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