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Bangao, Philippines

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3,902 Population 4/sq mi density
5,771 ft Elevation 1,759 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Bangao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 159 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 109.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days159 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,771 ft (1,759 m)
Area963.1 sq mi (2,494.4 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates16.8211°N, 120.8404°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 109.0"
187% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 19.92"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

603 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M5.4 on Jul 15, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 132 km
Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 78 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 39 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 37 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 43 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 62 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 50 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 121 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 49 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 88 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 48 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 30 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 72 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 42 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 67 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 39 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 35 km
May 2, 1996 4 km SE of Labayug, Philippines M5.5 81 km
Feb 6, 2019 1 km NNE of Guiling, Philippines M5.5 110 km
Nov 15, 2000 65 km WSW of Fuerte, Philippines M5.5 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 277 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 60 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 164 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 21 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 192 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 39 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 180 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 225 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 34 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 239 km
2023 Saola Category 4 219 km
2022 Noru Category 4 170 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 163 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 299 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 182 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 236 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 143 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 15 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 91 km
2016 Haima Category 4 136 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 148 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 132 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 149 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 78 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 62 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 181 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
April 66°F (19°C) 5.7 in
May 67°F (19°C) 10.8 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 11.2 in
July 65°F (19°C) 14.3 in
August 65°F (18°C) 19.9 in Wettest
September 65°F (18°C) 15.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 11.0 in
November 62°F (17°C) 9.8 in
December 60°F (16°C) 4.4 in

Bangao has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 59°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 109.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (19.9") and February the driest (1.6").

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