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Weather & Climate in Bacon, Philippines

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

Bacon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 129 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 132.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days129 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area310.4 sq mi (803.8 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates13.0378°N, 124.0411°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 132.6"
249% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 20.28"
Driest Month (Apr) 6.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 144 km 16 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 130 km 33 km
Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 97 km 16 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 97 km 10 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 36 km 76 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 113 km 29 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 83 km 8 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 137 km 33 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 90 km 10 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 97 km 33 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 136 km 34 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 145 km 40 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 110 km 33 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 97 km 27 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 97 km 10 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 107 km 18 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 105 km 33 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 83 km 40 km
Apr 10, 2017 54 km NE of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.7 143 km 10 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 83 km 48 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 135 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 219 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 113 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 81 mph 287 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 75 mph 277 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 223 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 121 mph 276 km
2021 Conson Category 1 259 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 69 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 173 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 60 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 41 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 8 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 160 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 52 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 149 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 38 km
2015 Noul Category 4 104 mph 242 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 81 mph 281 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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 15 140 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 97 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (9 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 9 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 30 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 99 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 15.7 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 9.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.9 in
April 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.2 in
October 80°F (27°C) 15.0 in
November 80°F (26°C) 18.2 in
December 78°F (26°C) 20.3 in Wettest

Bacon has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 132.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (20.3") and April the driest (6.2").

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