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Bocana, Philippines

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4,464 Population 11/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Bocana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 172 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 96.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.9°F
52% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days172 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area400.8 sq mi (1,037.9 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates10.0116°N, 122.7217°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 96.2"
153% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 15.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

422 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 53 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 82 km
May 15, 2014 51 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M6.3 101 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 43 km
May 12, 1997 43 km SW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.9 118 km
Jul 11, 2003 54 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.9 106 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 45 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 109 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 28 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 146 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 56 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 34 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 122 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 115 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 59 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 57 km
Nov 9, 1996 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.4 114 km
Jul 11, 2011 22 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M5.3 70 km
Jul 11, 2011 30 km WSW of Maricalom, Philippines M5.3 77 km
Oct 16, 2013 6 km SW of Bood, Philippines M5.3 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 50 km
2021 Rai Category 4 26 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 200 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 286 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 155 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 83 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 203 km
2006 Utor Category 3 209 km
2005 Roke Category 1 154 km
1998 Faith Category 1 221 km
1995 Zack Category 2 93 km
1994 Axel Category 2 192 km
1994 Owen Category 1 136 km
1993 Manny Category 3 274 km
1993 Nell Category 1 117 km
1990 Mike Category 4 84 km
1988 Skip Category 4 251 km
1987 Phyllis Category 3 271 km
1986 Marge Category 1 217 km
1984 Agnes Category 3 174 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 53 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 95 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (63 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 63 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 92 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 98 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 101 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 1.7 in
April 84°F (29°C) 3.2 in
May 84°F (29°C) 6.7 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 12.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 15.9 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 14.9 in
September 82°F (28°C) 13.2 in
October 82°F (28°C) 12.5 in
November 82°F (28°C) 8.1 in
December 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in

Bocana has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 96.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.9") and February the driest (1.3").

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