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Belance, Philippines

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2,233 Population 15/sq mi density
2,680 ft Elevation 817 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Belance has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average72.4°F
34% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days178 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,680 ft (817 m)
Area144.7 sq mi (374.7 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates16.1833°N, 121.2500°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.1"
129% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 11.77"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

570 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.2 on May 31, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 57 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 45 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 117 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 52 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 79 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 40 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 124 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 125 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 100 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 85 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 43 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 72 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 92 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 45 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 51 km
Sep 4, 1991 14 km S of Santa Juliana, Philippines M5.5 142 km
Jan 12, 2001 19 km SE of Bantay, Philippines M5.5 133 km
Feb 6, 2019 1 km NNE of Guiling, Philippines M5.5 77 km
Jun 16, 1991 2 km SE of Manibaug Pasig, Philippines M5.5 142 km
May 2, 1996 4 km SE of Labayug, Philippines M5.5 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 30 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 187 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 82 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 270 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 11 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 205 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 154 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 67 km
2023 Saola Category 4 182 km
2022 Noru Category 4 111 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 178 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 294 km
2020 Goni Category 4 257 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 121 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 1 277 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 203 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 69 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 52 km
2016 Haima Category 4 184 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 67 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 57 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 107 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (122 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 122 km
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 127 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 152 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 187 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
April 74°F (24°C) 4.8 in
May 76°F (24°C) 8.4 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 6.9 in
July 74°F (24°C) 10.2 in
August 74°F (23°C) 11.8 in Wettest
September 74°F (23°C) 11.5 in
October 72°F (22°C) 11.1 in
November 71°F (22°C) 9.4 in
December 69°F (20°C) 5.7 in

Belance has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 87.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.8") and February the driest (1.7").

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