Basak, Philippines

Full City Profile

2,457 Population 16/sq mi density

3,737 ft Elevation 1,139 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

Basak enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 128 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 115.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	68.1°F
	26% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	128 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,737 ft (1,139 m)
Area	158.0 sq mi (409.2 km²)
Population Density	16/sq mi
Coordinates	8.0411°N, 124.8628°W
Timezone	Asia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.5"

204% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 13.74"

Driest Month (Feb) 5.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

323 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

Feb 1, 2023	1 km NW of Babag, Philippines	M6.0	136 km
Feb 7, 2021	9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines	M6.0	144 km
May 23, 1998	6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines	M6.0	126 km
Mar 7, 2023	6 km SE of Manat, Philippines	M5.9	145 km
Jul 1, 2019	48 km S of Valencia, Philippines	M5.9	146 km
Apr 11, 2017	8 km N of Osias, Philippines	M5.8	41 km
Feb 10, 2024	8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines	M5.8	105 km
Sep 4, 2016	7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines	M5.8	120 km
Jul 23, 2010	29 km W of Litayan, Philippines	M5.8	145 km
Jun 7, 1999	1 km ESE of Aurora, Philippines	M5.7	125 km
Sep 3, 2012	5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines	M5.7	25 km
Jun 14, 2021	5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines	M5.7	39 km
Sep 23, 2017	3 km E of Malinao, Philippines	M5.7	55 km
Jul 9, 2019	8 km W of Dolo, Philippines	M5.6	139 km
Jun 14, 2002	5 km W of Malabang, Philippines	M5.6	105 km
Jun 1, 2013	13 km NNE of Banawa, Philippines	M5.6	85 km
Apr 12, 2017	9 km S of Adtugan, Philippines	M5.5	35 km
Jun 2, 2013	13 km NNW of Linao, Philippines	M5.5	85 km
Jun 9, 1999	3 km E of Aurora, Philippines	M5.5	126 km
Feb 10, 2024	1 km NNW of Salvacion, Philippines	M5.4	116 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2021	Rai	Category 5	219 km
2012	Bopha	Category 5	23 km
1995	Zack	Category 1	285 km
1994	Owen	Category 1	243 km
1993	Nell	Category 1	202 km
1990	Mike	Category 4	262 km
1986	Marge	Category 1	194 km
1984	Ike	Category 4	196 km
1982	Nelson	Category 3	263 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (125 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Apo	Stratovolcano	2,938 m (9,639 ft)	Unknown	125 km
Camiguin	Stratovolcano(es)	1,552 m (5,092 ft)	1953	131 km
Leonard Range	Stratovolcano	1,080 m (3,543 ft)	120	150 km
Matutum	Stratovolcano	2,286 m (7,500 ft)	1290	187 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	7.5 in	Coldest
February	66°F (19°C)	5.8 in	Driest
March	68°F (20°C)	6.7 in
April	70°F (21°C)	6.9 in
May	70°F (21°C)	12.6 in	Warmest
June	69°F (21°C)	13.7 in	Wettest
July	69°F (21°C)	12.6 in
August	69°F (20°C)	10.8 in
September	69°F (20°C)	11.0 in
October	68°F (20°C)	10.3 in
November	68°F (20°C)	8.9 in
December	67°F (19°C)	8.7 in

Basak has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 66°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 115.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.7") and February the driest (5.8").

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