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Basilisa, Philippines

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3 ft Elevation 1 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Basilisa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 119.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area35.8 sq mi (92.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates10.0000°N, 125.5000°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 119.2"
214% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 23.50"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,385 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 92 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 105 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 110 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 101 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 12 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 39 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 98 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 15 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 40 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 95 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 113 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 130 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 47 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 70 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 135 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 98 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 84 km
Nov 4, 1996 16 km ENE of Union, Philippines M5.9 84 km
Apr 13, 2000 61 km ENE of Santa Monica, Philippines M5.9 117 km
Mar 30, 1994 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines M5.9 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 102 km
2021 Rai Category 5 44 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 236 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 135 km
2015 Melor Category 4 280 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 204 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 212 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 99 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 208 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 155 km
2006 Xangsane Category 3 267 km
2006 Utor Category 1 145 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 218 km
2005 Roke Category 1 135 km
2004 Nida Category 5 219 km
2000 Xangsane Category 1 288 km
1998 Faith Category 1 201 km
1995 Zack Category 2 60 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 216 km
1994 Axel Category 4 90 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 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 94 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cabalían (44 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 44 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 119 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 127 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 23.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 17.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 13.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
May 82°F (28°C) 6.8 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in Driest
September 82°F (28°C) 6.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.9 in
November 80°F (27°C) 16.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 21.0 in

Basilisa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 144.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (23.5") and August the driest (5.8").

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