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Weather & Climate in Bacolod City, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bacolod City has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 145.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 62.8 sq mi (162.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,242/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.6667°N, 122.9500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
340 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Feb 6, 2012 | 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines | M6.7 | 79 km | 11 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines | M6.0 | 88 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines | M5.8 | 95 km | 15 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 11 km W of Loon, Philippines | M5.7 | 126 km | 16 km |
| Nov 14, 2012 | 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines | M5.7 | 92 km | 41 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines | M5.6 | 94 km | 16 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines | M5.6 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines | M5.5 | 105 km | 23 km |
| Jul 12, 2011 | 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines | M5.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 2001 | 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines | M5.4 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines | M5.4 | 104 km | 14 km |
| Nov 9, 1996 | 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines | M5.4 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 2016 | 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines | M5.4 | 87 km | 29 km |
| May 21, 1992 | 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines | M5.4 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Oct 16, 2013 | 6 km SW of Bood, Philippines | M5.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 2013 | 10 km WSW of Loon, Philippines | M5.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 2 km W of Tampocon, Philippines | M5.3 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 4 km SSE of Clarin, Philippines | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2012 | 12 km ESE of Hibaiyo, Philippines | M5.3 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2012 | 11 km NNW of Minolos, Philippines | M5.3 | 74 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
36 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | — | 28 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 109 mph | 74 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 3 | 98 mph | 226 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 1 | 81 mph | 286 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 271 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 125 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 245 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 3 | 104 mph | 212 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 127 mph | 90 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 3 | 81 mph | 160 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 127 km |
| 2006 | Xangsane | Category 4 | 98 mph | 288 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 3 | 86 mph | 132 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 2 | 63 mph | 237 km |
| 2005 | Roke | Category 1 | 52 mph | 96 km |
| 2004 | Muifa | Category 1 | 63 mph | 279 km |
| 1998 | Faith | Category 1 | 75 mph | 151 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 2 | 63 mph | 16 km |
| 1995 | Sibyl | Category 2 | 58 mph | 237 km |
| 1994 | Axel | Category 2 | 86 mph | 115 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2012 | TANON STRAIT | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 51 | 79 km |
| 1948 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | — | 74 | 78 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 33 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 33 km |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 35 km |
| Cuernos de Negros | Complex | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 9.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 12.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 10.8 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 10.0 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 11.8 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 10.8 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in |
Bacolod City has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 93.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.7") and March the driest (2.8").