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Weather & Climate in Bagabag, Philippines

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

Bagabag has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 112.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 748 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.9°F
42% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation748 ft (228 m)
Area61.6 sq mi (159.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates16.6068°N, 121.2542°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 112.3"
196% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

576 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 104 km 25 km
Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 112 km 34 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 32 km 23 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 76 km 15 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 48 km 18 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 83 km 33 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 42 km 17 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 137 km 63 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 92 km 13 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 99 km 33 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 43 km 26 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 57 km 10 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 28 km 14 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 65 km 20 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 36 km 16 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 93 km 18 km
Feb 6, 2019 1 km NNE of Guiling, Philippines M5.5 107 km 130 km
May 6, 2007 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.5 136 km 55 km
May 2, 1996 4 km SE of Labayug, Philippines M5.5 88 km 33 km
Jan 12, 2001 19 km SE of Bantay, Philippines M5.5 89 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 300 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 44 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 196 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 58 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 115 mph 223 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 57 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 109 mph 170 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 176 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 47 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 115 mph 256 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 175 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 157 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 141 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 132 mph 273 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 168 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 81 mph 233 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 127 mph 156 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 92 mph 38 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 83 km
2016 Haima Category 4 115 mph 138 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 104 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 104 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 102 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 112 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (81 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 81 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 166 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
March 77°F (25°C) 2.7 in
April 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
May 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.3 in
August 79°F (26°C) 9.3 in
September 78°F (26°C) 11.7 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 9.5 in
November 75°F (24°C) 8.0 in
December 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in

Bagabag has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 78.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and January the driest (2.0").

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