Basak, Philippines

Full City Profile

3,781 Population 53/sq mi density

1,191 ft Elevation 363 meters

80°F Avg Temperature 27°C

Basak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 151 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 102.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	79.8°F
	48% above US avg
January Average	79°F (26°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	151 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,191 ft (363 m)
Area	71.4 sq mi (184.8 km²)
Population Density	53/sq mi
Coordinates	6.7274°N, 124.1512°W
Timezone	Asia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 102.2"

169% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 13.07"

Driest Month (Jan) 3.86"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

740 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

Jul 23, 2010	61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines	M7.6	78 km
Mar 5, 2002	Mindanao, Philippines	M7.5	78 km
Jul 23, 2010	72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines	M7.5	99 km
Jul 23, 2010	68 km W of Gadung, Philippines	M7.3	82 km
Jul 11, 2024	106 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines	M7.1	132 km
May 26, 2003	34 km W of Gadung, Philippines	M6.9	49 km
Oct 4, 2009	71 km W of Gadung, Philippines	M6.6	85 km
Jul 29, 2010	89 km W of Bantogon, Philippines	M6.6	105 km
Jul 24, 2010	63 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines	M6.6	90 km
Oct 29, 1992	3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines	M6.2	20 km
Apr 23, 1995	49 km SW of Palimbang, Philippines	M6.1	94 km
Feb 7, 2021	9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines	M6.0	105 km
Mar 8, 2002	28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines	M6.0	96 km
May 31, 2010	11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines	M6.0	28 km
May 26, 2003	15 km W of Gadung, Philippines	M5.9	31 km
Apr 19, 2025	39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines	M5.9	100 km
May 10, 2018	29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines	M5.9	46 km
Apr 28, 1992	66 km SSW of Malisbeng, Philippines	M5.9	126 km
May 18, 1999	74 km SSW of Palimbang, Philippines	M5.9	127 km
Aug 13, 2022	Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines	M5.8	44 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2012	Bopha	Category 4	189 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1976	MORO GULF	Earthquake	9.0 m	8,000	49 km
1918	CELEBES SEA	Earthquake	7.2 m	52	133 km
2002	MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	3.0 m	15	78 km
1917	CELEBES SEA	Earthquake	1.5 m	7	124 km
1928	CELEBES SEA	Earthquake	—	97	11 km
1923	MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	—	—	30 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (109 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Matutum	Stratovolcano	2,286 m (7,500 ft)	1290	109 km
Apo	Stratovolcano	2,938 m (9,639 ft)	Unknown	127 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	79°F (26°C)	3.9 in	Driest
February	79°F (26°C)	4.2 in	Coldest
March	80°F (27°C)	5.1 in
April	81°F (27°C)	6.7 in	Warmest
May	81°F (27°C)	10.4 in
June	80°F (27°C)	11.5 in
July	79°F (26°C)	13.1 in	Wettest
August	80°F (26°C)	10.9 in
September	80°F (26°C)	10.8 in
October	80°F (26°C)	11.8 in
November	80°F (27°C)	9.0 in
December	79°F (26°C)	4.8 in

Basak has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in February to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 102.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.1") and January the driest (3.9").

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