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Buga, Philippines

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3,666 Population 26/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Buga 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

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area140.3 sq mi (363.4 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates13.2966°N, 123.3596°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 128.4"
238% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 15.00"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

306 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 M6.4 137 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 148 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 100 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 122 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 128 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 138 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 139 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 82 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 56 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 111 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 48 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 56 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 90 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 78 km
Oct 12, 1994 19 km ESE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.4 136 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 77 km
Feb 5, 2016 4 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M5.3 124 km
Aug 1, 1998 7 km E of Batuan, Philippines M5.3 112 km
Jun 3, 2007 2 km E of Catabangan, Philippines M5.3 97 km
Aug 19, 1993 15 km NNE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M5.3 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 141 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 269 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 214 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 269 km
2022 Noru Category 5 191 km
2021 Conson Category 1 181 km
2020 Goni Category 5 35 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 135 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 52 km
2020 Molave Category 1 17 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 27 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 174 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 23 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 162 km
2015 Melor Category 4 57 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 282 km
2015 Noul Category 4 267 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 12 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 52 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 62 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isarog (40 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 40 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 70 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 96 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 7.6 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 4.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 10.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 10.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.6 in
November 80°F (27°C) 15.0 in Wettest
December 78°F (26°C) 14.3 in

Buga has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 107.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.0") and April the driest (3.9").

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