Bugasan, Philippines

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49,326 Population
400 ft Elevation 122 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Bugasan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 112.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above US avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation400 ft (122 m)
Coordinates7.4408°N, 124.2592°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 112.5"
196% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.90"
Driest Month (Jan) 4.25"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

486 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

Jul 23, 2010 61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M7.6 136 km
Jul 23, 2010 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines M7.5 133 km
Jul 23, 2010 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines M7.3 124 km
May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 97 km
Oct 4, 2009 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.6 125 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 73 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 119 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 61 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 97 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 82 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 132 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 84 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 66 km
Sep 3, 2012 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 102 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 90 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 56 km
Jul 23, 2010 66 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 135 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 79 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 55 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rai Category 5 296 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 117 km
1993 Nell Category 1 291 km
1986 Marge Category 1 278 km
1984 Ike Category 4 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 MORO GULF Earthquake 9.0 m 8,000 129 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake - 97 82 km
1923 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake - - 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (122 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 122 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 149 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 4.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (26°C) 4.4 in
March 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in
April 82°F (28°C) 6.6 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 12.3 in
June 81°F (27°C) 13.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 13.9 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 12.6 in
September 80°F (27°C) 12.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in
December 80°F (27°C) 5.5 in

Bugasan has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 112.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.9") and January the driest (4.3").

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