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Weather & Climate in Bah-Bah, Philippines

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

Bah-Bah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 105 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 149.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days105 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area271.0 sq mi (702.0 km²)
Population Density106/sq mi
Coordinates8.6072°N, 125.9144°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 149.5"
293% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 23.74"
Driest Month (Aug) 8.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,139 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 69 km 24 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 57 km 36 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 90 km 32 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 105 km 33 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 104 km 33 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 132 km 106 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 69 km 44 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 118 km 33 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 111 km 15 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 103 km 14 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 98 km 51 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 73 km 37 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 139 km 33 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 116 km 33 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 137 km 33 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 85 km 33 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 97 km 19 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 125 km 16 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 79 km 39 km
Mar 30, 1994 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines M5.9 58 km 40 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 226 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 155 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 81 mph 271 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 244 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 90 km
2008 Fengshen Category 1 81 mph 287 km
2006 Utor Category 1 69 mph 287 km
2005 Roke Category 1 52 mph 293 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 204 km
1994 Axel Category 4 98 mph 244 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 178 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 94 km
1990 Mike Category 4 109 mph 182 km
1988 Skip Category 4 86 mph 248 km
1986 Marge Category 2 98 mph 104 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 121 mph 277 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 104 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 115 mph 199 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 120 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 60 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (137 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 137 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 152 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 23.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 16.0 in
March 80°F (26°C) 14.7 in
April 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 9.6 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 11.6 in
December 80°F (26°C) 18.3 in

Bah-Bah has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 149.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (23.7") and August the driest (8.5").

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