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Basak, Philippines

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3,705 Population 12/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Basak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 122.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area313.3 sq mi (811.3 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates10.2264°N, 123.3064°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 122.2"
222% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

464 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 97 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 28 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 147 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 118 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 45 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 51 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 95 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 64 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 113 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 17 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 135 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 93 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 123 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 143 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 122 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 126 km
Jul 11, 2011 30 km WSW of Maricalom, Philippines M5.3 143 km
Feb 8, 2012 12 km ESE of Hibaiyo, Philippines M5.3 14 km
Oct 20, 2013 10 km WSW of Loon, Philippines M5.3 67 km
Jul 11, 2011 28 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.3 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 43 km
2021 Rai Category 4 14 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 265 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 164 km
2015 Melor Category 4 285 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 231 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 117 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 136 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 165 km
2006 Utor Category 3 175 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 277 km
2005 Roke Category 1 92 km
1998 Faith Category 1 200 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 261 km
1995 Zack Category 2 71 km
1994 Axel Category 2 146 km
1994 Owen Category 1 68 km
1993 Manny Category 4 254 km
1993 Nell Category 1 60 km
1990 Mike Category 4 42 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 28 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 28 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 48 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 61 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 110 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 188 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 188 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in
April 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 10.9 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 9.0 in
September 79°F (26°C) 9.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 10.4 in
November 78°F (26°C) 9.5 in
December 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in

Basak has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.9") and February the driest (2.7").

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