Bugang, Philippines

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6,000 Population 48/sq mi density
692 ft Elevation 211 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Bugang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 77.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation692 ft (211 m)
Area126.2 sq mi (326.9 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates10.7419°N, 123.3933°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.6"
104% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.35"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

347 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.5 on May 3, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 124 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 85 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 142 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 101 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 108 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 110 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 132 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 139 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 128 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 75 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 140 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 149 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 141 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 132 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 93 km
Mar 27, 2004 3 km SSW of Butazon, Philippines M5.4 130 km
Oct 20, 2013 6 km ENE of Balilihan, Philippines M5.3 127 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km SSE of Clarin, Philippines M5.3 115 km
Feb 8, 2012 12 km ESE of Hibaiyo, Philippines M5.3 55 km
Feb 7, 2012 11 km NNW of Minolos, Philippines M5.3 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 26 km
2021 Rai Category 4 72 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 208 km
2020 Molave Category 1 285 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 263 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 107 km
2015 Melor Category 4 228 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 292 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 284 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 178 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 61 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 188 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 107 km
2006 Durian Category 4 296 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 263 km
2006 Utor Category 3 118 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 219 km
2005 Roke Category 1 48 km
1998 Faith Category 1 142 km
1995 Zack Category 2 24 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 85 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake - 74 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (18 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 18 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 19 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 47 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 152 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 164 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 6.3 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in
March 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 10.4 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 10.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in

Bugang has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 77.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.4") and April the driest (2.4").

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