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San Jose de Buan, Philippines

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2,811 Population 20/sq mi density
456 ft Elevation 139 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
San Jose de Buan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 120 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 133.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.2°F
41% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days120 days/yr

Geography

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Area141.7 sq mi (366.9 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates12.0529°N, 125.0251°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 133.2"
251% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 18.86"
Driest Month (Apr) 6.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,487 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 60 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 64 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 70 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 69 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 60 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 55 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 97 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 112 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 60 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 121 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 38 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 104 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 69 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 106 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 84 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 130 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 85 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 130 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 73 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 30 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 208 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 126 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 142 km
2021 Rai Category 5 228 km
2021 Surigae Category 5 250 km
2020 Goni Category 5 183 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 284 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 21 km
2020 Molave Category 1 152 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 96 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 74 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 161 km
2016 Sarika Category 2 215 km
2015 Melor Category 4 64 km
2015 Noul Category 3 280 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 86 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 84 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 17 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 120 km
2013 Utor Category 2 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 149 km
1975 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 3.0 m 1 118 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 60 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 104 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 97 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 105 km
1897 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 80 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 131 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 132 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 160 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 15.1 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 10.6 in
March 75°F (24°C) 8.0 in
April 76°F (25°C) 6.8 in Driest
May 78°F (25°C) 8.1 in
June 78°F (26°C) 8.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in
August 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 9.5 in
October 77°F (25°C) 12.8 in
November 75°F (24°C) 18.2 in
December 74°F (23°C) 18.9 in Wettest

San Jose de Buan has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 133.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (18.9") and April the driest (6.8").

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