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Buco, Philippines

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13,217 Population 317/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Buco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area41.8 sq mi (108.1 km²)
Population Density317/sq mi
Coordinates14.0832°N, 120.9902°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.0"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 16.10"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,015 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2025.

Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 63 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 51 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 46 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 28 km
Oct 9, 2003 18 km WSW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.2 119 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 38 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 121 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 110 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 123 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 103 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 64 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 43 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 49 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 48 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 35 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 140 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 111 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 95 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 53 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 226 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 265 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 211 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 114 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 284 km
2022 Noru Category 4 132 km
2021 Conson Category 1 100 km
2020 Goni Category 4 69 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 118 km
2020 Molave Category 2 112 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 204 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 98 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 190 km
2018 Yutu Category 2 291 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 200 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 53 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 225 km
2015 Melor Category 4 77 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 218 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 34 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 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 63 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 9 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 9 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 65 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 72 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 9 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 9 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

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

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 9 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 34 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 48 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 53 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 74 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 95 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 127 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 135 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 1.3 in
February 76°F (25°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.6 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 10.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 16.1 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 15.7 in
September 78°F (25°C) 12.9 in
October 78°F (25°C) 9.1 in
November 77°F (25°C) 7.2 in
December 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in Coldest

Buco has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in December to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 86.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.1") and February the driest (0.7").

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