Bocaue, Philippines

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147,755 Population 12,003/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Bocaue has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 91.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area12.3 sq mi (31.9 km²)
Population Density12,003/sq mi
Coordinates14.7983°N, 120.9261°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.7"
141% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 22.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

987 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 19, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 101 km
Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 142 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 124 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 90 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 117 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 48 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 92 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 95 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 109 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 85 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 142 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 108 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 114 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 123 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 96 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 126 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 124 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 73 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 113 km
May 12, 2021 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.8 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 167 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 231 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 204 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 150 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 107 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 217 km
2023 Saola Category 4 289 km
2022 Noru Category 4 61 km
2021 Conson Category 1 167 km
2020 Goni Category 4 124 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 52 km
2020 Molave Category 2 191 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 254 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 178 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 260 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 212 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 134 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 125 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 275 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 143 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

9 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 81 142 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 89 km
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 138 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 89 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 101 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 145 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - 1 70 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 89 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (49 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 49 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 56 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 57 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 57 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 72 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 86 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 89 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 101 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.7 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.4 in
May 84°F (29°C) 7.1 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 12.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 20.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 22.8 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 16.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in
December 78°F (26°C) 2.9 in

Bocaue has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 99.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (22.8") and February the driest (0.4").

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