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Biga, Philippines

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3,096 Population 10/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Biga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days201 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area310.5 sq mi (804.3 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates13.9040°N, 120.6488°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.7"
115% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 16.85"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,120 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 62 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 24 km
Mar 13, 2022 75 km WNW of Cabra, Philippines M6.4 138 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 18 km
Oct 9, 2003 18 km WSW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.2 78 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 15 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 110 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 101 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 118 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 13 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 44 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 63 km
Sep 18, 2009 41 km WSW of Batasan, Philippines M5.9 145 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 27 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 60 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 34 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 133 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 6 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 27 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

74 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 267 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 260 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 259 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 250 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 156 km
2022 Noru Category 4 155 km
2021 Conson Category 1 122 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 144 km
2020 Goni Category 3 103 km
2020 Molave Category 2 93 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 232 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 157 km
2019 Kammuri Category 3 80 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 234 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 23 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 184 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 247 km
2015 Melor Category 4 35 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 44 km
2014 Hagupit Category 1 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 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 62 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 39 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 39 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 59 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 113 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 39 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 39 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taal (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 39 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 72 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 74 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 88 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 92 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 95 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 140 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 145 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 84°F (29°C) 1.1 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 5.6 in
June 82°F (28°C) 10.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 15.7 in
August 80°F (27°C) 16.9 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 12.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in

Biga has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 81.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (16.9") and March the driest (0.3").

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