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Bau, Philippines

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6,672 Population 2/sq mi density
531 ft Elevation 162 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Bau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 159 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 97.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days159 days/yr

Geography

Elevation531 ft (162 m)
Area2,708.2 sq mi (7,014.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates7.4053°N, 124.6497°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.6"
157% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.97"
Driest Month (Jan) 4.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

499 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 126 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 95 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 86 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 130 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 87 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 108 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 115 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 35 km
Sep 3, 2012 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 123 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 133 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 110 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 98 km
Sep 18, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel, Philippines M5.7 100 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 71 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 49 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 20 km
May 9, 2007 15 km WSW of Taguisa, Philippines M5.6 118 km
Jul 9, 2019 8 km W of Dolo, Philippines M5.6 84 km
Jun 1, 2013 13 km NNE of Banawa, Philippines M5.6 31 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rai Category 5 293 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 96 km
1993 Nell Category 1 276 km
1986 Marge Category 1 268 km
1984 Ike Category 4 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 8,000 138 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 97 90 km
1923 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 83 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 124 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 154 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
March 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 11.2 in
June 80°F (27°C) 12.0 in Wettest
July 80°F (26°C) 10.8 in
August 80°F (26°C) 9.6 in
September 80°F (26°C) 10.9 in
October 80°F (26°C) 10.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 7.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in

Bau has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 97.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.0") and January the driest (4.2").

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