Bulan, Philippines

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106,919 Population 1,406/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Bulan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 116.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area76.1 sq mi (197.0 km²)
Population Density1,406/sq mi
Coordinates12.6714°N, 123.8750°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 116.2"
206% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 17.05"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.96"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

495 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 139 km
Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 142 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 60 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 79 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 40 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 148 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 129 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 47 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 112 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 128 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 134 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 141 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 76 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 56 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 121 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 93 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 116 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 146 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 89 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 178 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 184 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 158 km
2022 Noru Category 5 261 km
2021 Rai Category 4 288 km
2021 Conson Category 1 253 km
2020 Goni Category 5 97 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 207 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 31 km
2020 Molave Category 1 85 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 44 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 120 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 93 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 193 km
2015 Melor Category 4 14 km
2015 Noul Category 4 286 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 226 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 30 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 64 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 165 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 15 142 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 60 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake - - 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (22 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 22 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 43 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 122 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 147 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 12.7 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 7.5 in
March 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 13.4 in
November 80°F (26°C) 15.6 in
December 78°F (26°C) 17.1 in Wettest

Bulan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 116.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (17.1") and April the driest (5.0").

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