Basey, Philippines
Full City Profile
57,645
Population
291/sq mi density
23 ft
Elevation
7 meters
80°F
Avg Temperature
27°C
Basey has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 117.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.4°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 198.1 sq mi (513.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 291/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.2821°N, 125.0699°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2022 | ABUYOG, LEYTE | Meteorological | 12.0 m | 170 | 63 km |
| 1995 | SAMAR ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 103 km |
| 2003 | SAMAR SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 146 km |
| 1995 | SAMAR ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 126 km |
| 1897 | SAMAR ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 49 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 64 km |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 112 km |
| Bulusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,535 m (5,036 ft) | 2017 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 13.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 15.8 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 16.3 in | Wettest |
Basey has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 117.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (16.3") and August the driest (6.2").