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Bancal, Philippines

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4,295 Population 7/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Bancal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 162 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 95.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.6°F
51% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days162 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area629.8 sq mi (1,631.2 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates11.5591°N, 123.1551°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 95.9"
152% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.05"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

239 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 M7.1 139 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 121 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 113 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 108 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 113 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 114 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 108 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 106 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 102 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 110 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 94 km
Jun 14, 1990 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines M5.6 147 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 102 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 121 km
May 2, 2003 14 km NE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 117 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 78 km
Aug 15, 1999 23 km ESE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 123 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 118 km
May 23, 2003 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 112 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 102 km
2021 Rai Category 4 163 km
2021 Conson Category 1 267 km
2020 Goni Category 5 221 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 125 km
2020 Molave Category 1 194 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 175 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 31 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 217 km
2015 Melor Category 4 143 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 290 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 206 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 115 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 63 km
2012 Bopha Category 2 261 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 28 km
2006 Durian Category 4 210 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 190 km
2006 Utor Category 3 31 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 136 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 121 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (88 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 88 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 102 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 128 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 150 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 166 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.7 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 7.2 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 9.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 9.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 10.0 in
October 82°F (28°C) 12.1 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 11.5 in
December 80°F (27°C) 9.6 in

Bancal has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 96.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.1") and April the driest (2.7").

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