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Baras, Philippines

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12,992 Population 185/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Baras has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 126.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area70.2 sq mi (181.8 km²)
Population Density185/sq mi
Coordinates13.6588°N, 124.3700°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 126.1"
232% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 21.70"
Driest Month (Apr) 6.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

494 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 18, 2025.

Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 144 km
Mar 3, 2008 Philippine Islands region M6.9 141 km
Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 21 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 46 km
Apr 4, 2023 124 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.2 126 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 120 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 148 km
May 5, 2018 64 km NNW of Pandan, Philippines M6.1 113 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 111 km
Oct 1, 2024 62 km NE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 74 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 22 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 114 km
Jan 27, 2010 117 km NNE of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 121 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 115 km
Apr 10, 2017 54 km NE of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.7 127 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 112 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 75 km
Mar 29, 2008 97 km NE of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.7 148 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 144 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 60 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 285 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 37 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 299 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 272 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 202 km
2023 Saola Category 4 267 km
2022 Noru Category 5 161 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 217 km
2021 Conson Category 1 289 km
2020 Goni Category 5 10 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 108 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 132 km
2020 Molave Category 1 41 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 79 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 231 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 31 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 73 km
2015 Melor Category 4 114 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 227 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (81 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 81 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 105 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 107 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 12.9 in
February 76°F (25°C) 8.0 in Coldest
March 77°F (25°C) 7.1 in
April 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in Warmest
July 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
September 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 16.4 in
November 78°F (26°C) 21.1 in
December 77°F (25°C) 21.7 in Wettest

Baras has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in February to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 136.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (21.7") and April the driest (6.4").

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