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Weather & Climate in Baco, Philippines

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Baco 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.

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)
Sunny Days175 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area226.9 sq mi (587.6 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates13.3573°N, 121.0983°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.7"
134% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.52"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

867 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 19 km 32 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 56 km 110 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 61 km 112 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 82 km 172 km
Oct 9, 2003 18 km WSW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.2 133 km 33 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 88 km 129 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 121 km 115 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 123 km 16 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 49 km 14 km
Sep 18, 2009 41 km WSW of Batasan, Philippines M5.9 110 km 12 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 54 km 152 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 72 km 110 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 51 km 121 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 67 km 58 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 50 km 207 km
Sep 3, 2002 8 km N of Wawa, Philippines M5.8 42 km 10 km
May 12, 2021 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.8 36 km 113 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 62 km 121 km
Mar 1, 2006 7 km NE of Paluan, Philippines M5.8 64 km 22 km
Jul 7, 1990 41 km SW of Adela, Philippines M5.7 135 km 27 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

67 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 - 282 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 - 299 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 267 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 163 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 208 km
2021 Conson Category 1 - 67 km
2020 Goni Category 4 115 mph 81 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 195 km
2020 Molave Category 2 81 mph 31 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 75 mph 173 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 21 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 115 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 267 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 98 mph 36 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 58 mph 201 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 115 mph 296 km
2015 Melor Category 4 98 mph 13 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 85 km
2014 Hagupit Category 1 86 mph 223 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 104 mph 175 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 7.3 m 81 19 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 73 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 73 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 19 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - 1 134 km
1928 SULU SEA Earthquake - - 109 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 73 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taal (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 73 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 88 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 89 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 120 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 146 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 2.2 in
March 81°F (27°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in
May 83°F (29°C) 5.8 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 11.1 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.5 in Wettest
November 80°F (26°C) 10.9 in
December 78°F (26°C) 9.6 in

Baco has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 88.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.5") and March the driest (2.0").

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