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Weather & Climate in Balabac, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balabac has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.3°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 199 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 224.6 sq mi (581.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.9836°N, 117.0487°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jul 31, 2001 | 46 km E of Balabac, Philippines | M5.5 | 46 km | 33 km |
| Apr 7, 2002 | 45 km NE of Kudat, Malaysia | M5.1 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2020 | 48 km W of Kudat, Malaysia | M4.9 | 138 km | 621 km |
| Sep 4, 2009 | 46 km NE of Kudat, Malaysia | M4.5 | 88 km | 35 km |
| Mar 17, 2013 | 16 km ESE of Balabac, Philippines | M4.4 | 17 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 2 | 92 mph | 299 km |
| 2017 | Tembin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 40 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 14.4 in | Wettest |
Balabac has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 77.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (14.4") and April the driest (2.5").