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Barra, Philippines

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12,442 Population 73/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Barra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 113.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area170.4 sq mi (441.3 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates8.5103°N, 124.6044°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 113.0"
197% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.87"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

340 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 139 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 135 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 105 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 120 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 86 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 138 km
Feb 10, 2024 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines M5.8 108 km
Sep 4, 2016 7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines M5.8 142 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 96 km
Jun 7, 1999 1 km ESE of Aurora, Philippines M5.7 138 km
Nov 11, 2009 2 km NE of Jabonga, Philippines M5.7 139 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 98 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 83 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 107 km
Jun 1, 2013 13 km NNE of Banawa, Philippines M5.6 141 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 121 km
Jun 2, 2013 13 km NNW of Linao, Philippines M5.5 141 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 103 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 122 km
Jun 9, 1999 3 km E of Aurora, Philippines M5.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 276 km
2021 Rai Category 5 174 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 278 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 56 km
2005 Roke Category 1 278 km
1995 Zack Category 2 235 km
1994 Axel Category 3 276 km
1994 Owen Category 1 199 km
1993 Nell Category 1 169 km
1990 Mike Category 4 213 km
1986 Marge Category 1 155 km
1984 Ike Category 4 147 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 210 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.1 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (77 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 77 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 178 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
March 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.3 in Driest
May 83°F (29°C) 4.2 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
July 80°F (26°C) 7.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 10.9 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
December 80°F (27°C) 5.3 in

Barra has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 72.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.9") and April the driest (2.3").

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