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Besao, Philippines

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2,241 Population 70/sq mi density
4,570 ft Elevation 1,393 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Besao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 149 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 115.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days149 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,570 ft (1,393 m)
Area67.0 sq mi (173.6 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates17.0950°N, 120.8579°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.7"
204% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 20.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

613 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 48 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 68 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 7 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 74 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 90 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 79 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 136 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 149 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 100 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 74 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 50 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 78 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 90 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 15 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 67 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 92 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 71 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 64 km
Feb 6, 2019 1 km NNE of Guiling, Philippines M5.5 140 km
Nov 15, 2000 65 km WSW of Fuerte, Philippines M5.5 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 247 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 89 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 182 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 12 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 164 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 68 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 159 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 242 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 28 km
2023 Saola Category 5 217 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 209 km
2022 Noru Category 4 200 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 149 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 293 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 280 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 213 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 211 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 113 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 44 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 122 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 48 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 16 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 36 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in
April 69°F (21°C) 6.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 11.1 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 12.3 in
July 69°F (21°C) 14.8 in
August 69°F (20°C) 20.2 in Wettest
September 68°F (20°C) 15.7 in
October 67°F (19°C) 11.9 in
November 66°F (19°C) 10.2 in
December 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in

Besao has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 63°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 115.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (20.2") and February the driest (2.2").

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