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Biliran, Philippines

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4,699 Population 6/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Biliran has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days174 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area792.4 sq mi (2,052.4 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates11.4669°N, 124.4740°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.5"
135% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 11.18"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

957 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 28, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 137 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 147 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 142 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 144 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 129 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 41 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 85 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 115 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 89 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 115 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 111 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 144 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 148 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 115 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 145 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 99 km
Aug 8, 1996 22 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M5.8 143 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 63 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 142 km
May 3, 2024 27 km SSW of Balangiga, Philippines M5.7 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 284 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 42 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 228 km
2021 Rai Category 5 155 km
2020 Goni Category 5 238 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 93 km
2020 Molave Category 1 218 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 161 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 43 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 227 km
2016 Sarika Category 1 293 km
2015 Melor Category 4 127 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 152 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 54 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 163 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 63 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 32 km
2006 Durian Category 4 215 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 153 km
2006 Utor Category 2 33 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 104 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 137 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (9 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 9 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 79 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 152 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 155 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 156 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 162 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 185 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 7.3 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 5.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in
May 83°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 8.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
August 83°F (28°C) 7.4 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 11.2 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 9.4 in

Biliran has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.2") and March the driest (4.0").

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