Batu, Philippines

Full City Profile

2,966 Population 1/sq mi density

59 ft Elevation 18 meters

81°F Avg Temperature 27°C

Batu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 165 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	81.1°F
	50% above US avg
January Average	81°F (27°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	165 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	59 ft (18 m)
Area	2,255.0 sq mi (5,840.5 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	7.7533°N, 122.8294°W
Timezone	Asia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.5"

149% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 12.68"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

239 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.8 on May 18, 2025.

Jul 23, 2010	72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines	M7.5	119 km
Jul 23, 2010	68 km W of Gadung, Philippines	M7.3	132 km
May 26, 2003	34 km W of Gadung, Philippines	M6.9	147 km
Oct 4, 2009	71 km W of Gadung, Philippines	M6.6	128 km
Jul 29, 2010	89 km W of Bantogon, Philippines	M6.6	141 km
May 23, 1998	6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines	M6.0	108 km
Apr 13, 2016	15 km NW of Siocon, Philippines	M6.0	89 km
May 10, 2018	29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines	M5.9	142 km
May 13, 1994	6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines	M5.9	47 km
Oct 16, 1993	2 km NE of Malim, Philippines	M5.8	75 km
Aug 13, 2022	Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines	M5.8	142 km
Jul 23, 2010	29 km W of Litayan, Philippines	M5.8	114 km
Jul 23, 2010	66 km W of Bantogon, Philippines	M5.8	150 km
Feb 23, 1991	44 km WNW of Kalawit, Philippines	M5.7	90 km
Oct 18, 1991	12 km N of Siocon, Philippines	M5.6	78 km
Jun 14, 2002	5 km W of Malabang, Philippines	M5.6	133 km
Oct 4, 2009	55 km WSW of Gadung, Philippines	M5.6	142 km
Oct 13, 1993	64 km NW of Malayal, Philippines	M5.5	150 km
Sep 8, 2000	11 km NW of Dulian, Philippines	M5.5	103 km
Dec 2, 1997	51 km W of Gadung, Philippines	M5.5	137 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Kalmaegi	Category 1	297 km
2021	Rai	Category 4	263 km
2012	Bopha	Category 3	148 km
1984	Ike	Category 4	274 km

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

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1978	MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	0.0 m	—	72 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (171 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Cuernos de Negros	Complex	1,862 m (6,109 ft)	Unknown	171 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	81°F (27°C)	2.6 in
February	80°F (27°C)	2.4 in	Coldest, Driest
March	82°F (28°C)	3.2 in
April	82°F (28°C)	4.5 in
May	83°F (28°C)	8.5 in	Warmest
June	81°F (27°C)	12.7 in	Wettest
July	81°F (27°C)	12.5 in
August	81°F (27°C)	11.5 in
September	81°F (27°C)	11.7 in
October	81°F (27°C)	11.6 in
November	81°F (27°C)	9.1 in
December	81°F (27°C)	4.1 in

Batu has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in February to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 94.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.7") and February the driest (2.4").

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