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Weather & Climate in Bal-os, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bal-os has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 99.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.4°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 179 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 62.6 sq mi (162.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.4416°N, 122.6257°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
412 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 | 89 km | 11 km |
| Jul 11, 2011 | 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines | M6.4 | 50 km | 19 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 51 km WSW of Alim, Philippines | M6.3 | 62 km | 15 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines | M6.0 | 71 km | 9 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines | M6.0 | 146 km | 533 km |
| Jul 11, 2003 | 54 km WSW of Alim, Philippines | M5.9 | 65 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 1997 | 43 km SW of Magdalena, Philippines | M5.9 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines | M5.8 | 65 km | 15 km |
| Nov 14, 2012 | 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines | M5.7 | 62 km | 41 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 11 km W of Loon, Philippines | M5.7 | 123 km | 16 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines | M5.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 2001 | 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines | M5.4 | 31 km | 33 km |
| Nov 9, 1996 | 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines | M5.4 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines | M5.4 | 85 km | 14 km |
| Jul 12, 2011 | 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines | M5.4 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2011 | 22 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines | M5.3 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 2 km W of Tampocon, Philippines | M5.3 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 2013 | 10 km WSW of Loon, Philippines | M5.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2012 | 15 km NNW of Dumingag, Philippines | M5.3 | 147 km | 52 km |
| Jul 11, 2011 | 28 km WSW of Alim, Philippines | M5.3 | 44 km | 10 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 | — | 108 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 109 mph | 75 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 263 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 127 mph | 218 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 3 | 81 mph | 21 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 267 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 2 | 81 mph | 272 km |
| 2005 | Roke | Category 1 | 52 mph | 207 km |
| 1998 | Faith | Category 1 | 75 mph | 285 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 2 | 63 mph | 157 km |
| 1994 | Axel | Category 2 | 86 mph | 255 km |
| 1994 | Owen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 176 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 69 mph | 174 km |
| 1990 | Mike | Category 4 | 98 mph | 142 km |
| 1986 | Marge | Category 1 | — | 233 km |
| 1984 | Agnes | Category 3 | 92 mph | 237 km |
| 1984 | Ike | Category 3 | 86 mph | 104 km |
| 1982 | Nelson | Category 3 | 104 mph | 176 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 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 | 89 km |
| 1978 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 135 km |
| 1948 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | — | 74 | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (63 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cuernos de Negros | Complex | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 63 km |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 121 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 11.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 17.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 17.1 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 15.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 13.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 4.0 in |
Bal-os has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 99.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.5") and February the driest (0.9").