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Biga, Philippines

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2,830 Population 267/sq mi density
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Biga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 113.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Area10.6 sq mi (27.5 km²)
Population Density267/sq mi
Coordinates8.3578°N, 124.2597°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 113.0"
197% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 16.42"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

244 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 119 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 64 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 125 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 91 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 128 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 133 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 97 km
Feb 10, 2024 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines M5.8 148 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 100 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 103 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 106 km
Jun 1, 2013 13 km NNE of Banawa, Philippines M5.6 139 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 89 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 104 km
Apr 12, 2017 9 km S of Adtugan, Philippines M5.5 97 km
Sep 8, 1999 44 km SE of Malim, Philippines M5.5 150 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 82 km
Jun 2, 2013 13 km NNW of Linao, Philippines M5.5 141 km
Jun 6, 1995 39 km SE of Malim, Philippines M5.4 142 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 275 km
2021 Rai Category 5 194 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 300 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 42 km
2005 Roke Category 1 287 km
1995 Zack Category 2 259 km
1994 Owen Category 1 218 km
1993 Nell Category 1 196 km
1990 Mike Category 4 238 km
1986 Marge Category 1 178 km
1984 Ike Category 4 175 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 232 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (104 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 104 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 156 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
March 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 5.2 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
July 80°F (26°C) 8.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 10.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 14.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 16.4 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 9.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in

Biga has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 93.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.4") and April the driest (2.8").

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