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Bantayan, Philippines

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3,976 Population 36/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Bantayan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 129 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 127.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days129 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area111.5 sq mi (288.9 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates12.5237°N, 124.8283°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 127.3"
235% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 18.35"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,343 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 97 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 52 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 37 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 107 km
Mar 3, 2008 Philippine Islands region M6.9 127 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 104 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 63 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 130 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 95 km
Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 143 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 111 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 91 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 101 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 146 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 108 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 40 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 46 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 112 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 110 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 164 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 165 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 113 km
2022 Noru Category 5 294 km
2021 Surigae Category 5 232 km
2021 Rai Category 4 278 km
2020 Goni Category 5 132 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 37 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 232 km
2020 Molave Category 1 98 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 44 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 125 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 111 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 169 km
2015 Melor Category 4 26 km
2015 Noul Category 4 247 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 284 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 126 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 71 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 43 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1975 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 3.0 m 1 126 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 97 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 91 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 130 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 56 km
1897 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (88 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 88 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 111 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 116 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 14.5 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 10.6 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in
April 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
June 82°F (28°C) 8.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 13.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 17.7 in
December 78°F (26°C) 18.4 in Wettest

Bantayan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 127.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (18.4") and April the driest (5.1").

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