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Weather & Climate in Balabagan, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balabagan 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 130 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 129.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 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 | 130 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 88.8 sq mi (230.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.5264°N, 124.1142°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
460 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Jul 23, 2010 | 61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines | M7.6 | 134 km | 578 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines | M7.5 | 126 km | 641 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M7.3 | 119 km | 607 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M6.9 | 96 km | 566 km |
| Oct 4, 2009 | 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M6.6 | 119 km | 620 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 89 km W of Bantogon, Philippines | M6.6 | 147 km | 618 km |
| Oct 29, 1992 | 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines | M6.2 | 78 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines | M6.0 | 80 km | 658 km |
| Feb 7, 2021 | 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines | M6.0 | 138 km | 16 km |
| May 31, 2010 | 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines | M6.0 | 65 km | 20 km |
| May 13, 1994 | 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines | M5.9 | 113 km | 33 km |
| May 10, 2018 | 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 83 km | 535 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 84 km | 584 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines | M5.8 | 45 km | 602 km |
| Aug 13, 2022 | Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines | M5.8 | 78 km | 20 km |
| Sep 3, 2012 | 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines | M5.8 | 105 km | 12 km |
| Oct 16, 1993 | 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines | M5.8 | 74 km | 31 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 66 km W of Bantogon, Philippines | M5.8 | 133 km | 612 km |
| Apr 11, 2017 | 8 km N of Osias, Philippines | M5.8 | 79 km | 8 km |
| Sep 18, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel, Philippines | M5.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 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 | 286 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 4 | 98 mph | 123 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 69 mph | 288 km |
| 1986 | Marge | Category 1 | 69 mph | 272 km |
| 1984 | Ike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 267 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1976 | MORO GULF | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 8,000 | 137 km |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | - | 97 | 92 km |
| 1923 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | - | - | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (141 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 166 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 13.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 14.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 18.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 16.5 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 15.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 14.1 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 10.1 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 5.7 in |
Balabagan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 129.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.2") and February the driest (4.3").