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Weather & Climate in Baganga, Philippines

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

Baganga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 150 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 110.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days150 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area365.1 sq mi (945.5 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates7.5739°N, 126.5600°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 110.2"
190% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 18.46"
Driest Month (Aug) 4.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,859 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 75 km 33 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 48 km 33 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 38 km 33 km
Aug 11, 2021 60 km ENE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M7.1 123 km 55 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 40 km 59 km
Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 144 km 24 km
Mar 11, 1997 121 km E of Kinablangan, Philippines M6.9 121 km 10 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 68 km 32 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 90 km 36 km
Jan 1, 2001 Mindanao, Philippines M6.8 111 km 33 km
Apr 20, 1995 66 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.6 146 km 94 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 82 km 44 km
Jan 2, 2001 51 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M6.4 96 km 33 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 112 km 65 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 76 km 15 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 59 km 51 km
May 31, 2019 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.1 144 km 99 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 85 km 87 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 54 km 19 km
May 5, 2022 94 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M6.0 132 km 18 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 249 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 5 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 295 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 183 km
1990 Mike Category 5 109 mph 271 km
1986 Marge Category 2 98 mph 207 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 207 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 115 mph 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 6.0 m 48 km
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 114 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 107 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 35 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m 87 km
2021 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.1 m 1 126 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 120 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 60 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 18.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 13.7 in
March 79°F (26°C) 10.9 in
April 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
November 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in
December 79°F (26°C) 13.4 in

Baganga has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 110.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (18.5") and August the driest (4.7").

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