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Bulusan, Philippines

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6,648 Population 3/sq mi density
348 ft Elevation 106 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Bulusan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 134 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 122.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days134 days/yr

Geography

Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Area2,161.1 sq mi (5,597.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates12.7494°N, 124.1209°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 122.2"
222% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 17.99"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

649 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 28, 2025.

May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 128 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 113 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 144 km
Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 122 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 65 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 59 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 122 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 102 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 57 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 63 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 85 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 122 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 127 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 112 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 100 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 104 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 94 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 68 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 67 km
Apr 10, 2017 54 km NE of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.7 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 157 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 186 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 138 km
2022 Noru Category 5 257 km
2021 Rai Category 4 295 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 286 km
2021 Conson Category 1 275 km
2020 Goni Category 5 97 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 206 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 28 km
2020 Molave Category 1 72 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 28 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 128 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 85 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 177 km
2015 Melor Category 4 14 km
2015 Noul Category 4 266 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 205 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 50 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 46 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 65 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (7 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 7 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 38 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 129 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 13.7 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 8.1 in
March 77°F (25°C) 6.8 in
April 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 9.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 13.9 in
November 78°F (26°C) 16.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 18.0 in Wettest

Bulusan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 122.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (18.0") and April the driest (5.3").

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