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Boston, Philippines

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2,891 Population 21/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Boston has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 128 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 131.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days128 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area137.9 sq mi (357.0 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates7.8711°N, 126.3642°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 131.5"
246% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 22.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,862 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 111 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 87 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 77 km
Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 112 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 76 km
Mar 11, 1997 121 km E of Kinablangan, Philippines M6.9 142 km
Jan 1, 2001 Mindanao, Philippines M6.8 150 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 45 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 55 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 50 km
Jan 2, 2001 51 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M6.4 134 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 145 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 64 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 137 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 40 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 124 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 92 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 37 km
Apr 5, 2018 43 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines M6.0 124 km
Apr 20, 2022 50 km ESE of Manay, Philippines M6.0 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rai Category 5 220 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 40 km
1995 Zack Category 1 281 km
1994 Owen Category 1 260 km
1993 Nell Category 1 155 km
1990 Mike Category 5 248 km
1986 Marge Category 2 180 km
1984 Ike Category 4 180 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 263 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 6.0 m 87 km
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 99 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 74 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 74 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m 125 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 72 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (65 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 65 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 22.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (25°C) 15.9 in
March 79°F (26°C) 13.3 in
April 80°F (27°C) 10.1 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 6.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 8.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 10.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 16.3 in

Boston has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 131.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (22.2") and August the driest (5.7").

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