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Buga, Philippines

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5,975 Population 1/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Buga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 171 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 104.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days171 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area6,344.1 sq mi (16,431.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates10.7167°N, 122.2667°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.0"
174% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 17.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

294 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 21, 2025.

Jun 14, 1990 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines M7.1 123 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 130 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 135 km
May 15, 2014 51 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M6.3 150 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 130 km
May 12, 1997 43 km SW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.9 89 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 134 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 85 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 126 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 62 km
Jun 14, 1990 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines M5.6 111 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 66 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 70 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 58 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 22 km
Nov 9, 1996 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.4 80 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 117 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 114 km
Jul 11, 2011 22 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M5.3 126 km
Feb 7, 2012 11 km NNW of Minolos, Philippines M5.3 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 44 km
2021 Rai Category 4 73 km
2020 Molave Category 2 277 km
2020 Vongfong Category 2 255 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 265 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 121 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 2 299 km
2015 Melor Category 4 243 km
2014 Hagupit Category 2 246 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 84 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 144 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 140 km
2006 Utor Category 3 137 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 254 km
2005 Roke Category 1 169 km
2004 Muifa Category 1 243 km
1998 Faith Category 2 150 km
1995 Zack Category 2 21 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 257 km
1994 Axel Category 1 129 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 130 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 4 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (101 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 101 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 105 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 108 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 1.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 14.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 17.5 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 17.1 in
September 79°F (26°C) 14.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 12.5 in
November 79°F (26°C) 8.4 in
December 78°F (25°C) 3.9 in

Buga has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 104.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.5") and February the driest (1.2").

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