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Biga, Philippines

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2,365 Population 10/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Biga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 158 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 99.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.0°F
41% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days158 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area226.9 sq mi (587.6 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates13.3106°N, 121.1610°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.6"
162% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 14.33"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

864 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2025.

Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 26 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 64 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 90 km
Oct 9, 2003 18 km WSW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.2 141 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 69 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 96 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 130 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 131 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 57 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 62 km
Sep 18, 2009 41 km WSW of Batasan, Philippines M5.9 111 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 74 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 60 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 81 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 59 km
Sep 3, 2002 8 km N of Wawa, Philippines M5.8 51 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 71 km
Mar 1, 2006 7 km NE of Paluan, Philippines M5.8 72 km
May 12, 2021 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.8 45 km
Jul 7, 1990 41 km SW of Adela, Philippines M5.7 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 282 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 299 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 265 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 164 km
2022 Noru Category 4 212 km
2021 Conson Category 1 62 km
2020 Goni Category 4 81 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 200 km
2020 Molave Category 2 24 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 167 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 21 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 113 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 268 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 33 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 207 km
2015 Melor Category 4 4 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 89 km
2014 Hagupit Category 1 215 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 173 km
2013 Nari Category 3 246 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 7.3 m 81 26 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 79 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 79 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 27 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 137 km
1928 SULU SEA Earthquake 105 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 79 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taal (79 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 79 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 91 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 91 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 124 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 154 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
March 76°F (24°C) 1.8 in Driest
April 78°F (26°C) 2.9 in
May 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in Warmest
June 78°F (25°C) 11.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 14.3 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 12.3 in
September 76°F (25°C) 12.4 in
October 76°F (24°C) 12.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 10.8 in
December 74°F (23°C) 8.7 in

Biga has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 99.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.3") and March the driest (1.8").

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