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Buang, Philippines

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2,402 Population 8/sq mi density
787 ft Elevation 240 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Buang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 128.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation787 ft (240 m)
Area289.8 sq mi (750.5 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates13.3115°N, 123.6421°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 128.4"
238% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 17.28"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

389 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 109 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 136 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 69 km
May 5, 2018 64 km NNW of Pandan, Philippines M6.1 143 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 114 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 147 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 120 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 109 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 96 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 130 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 135 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 43 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 71 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 78 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 107 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 68 km
Jan 13, 2004 52 km ESE of Bato, Philippines M5.4 123 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 94 km
Feb 2, 2015 29 km NE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.4 125 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 127 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 259 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 106 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 235 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 257 km
2023 Saola Category 3 299 km
2022 Noru Category 5 188 km
2021 Conson Category 1 211 km
2020 Goni Category 5 21 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 133 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 74 km
2020 Molave Category 1 48 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 28 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 181 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 34 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 144 km
2015 Melor Category 4 59 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 277 km
2015 Noul Category 4 244 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 92 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 45 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 48 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 75 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 10.1 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 6.2 in
March 78°F (25°C) 5.8 in
April 80°F (26°C) 5.1 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 9.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 10.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in
September 80°F (27°C) 10.9 in
October 79°F (26°C) 13.7 in
November 78°F (26°C) 17.3 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 17.2 in

Buang has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 122.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (17.3") and April the driest (5.1").

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