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Weather & Climate in Balading, Philippines

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

Balading has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 311 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 128.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area45.2 sq mi (117.1 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates13.3906°N, 123.7121°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 128.4"
238% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 21.10"
Driest Month (Apr) 7.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

398 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.

Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 98 km 16 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 142 km 10 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 63 km 76 km
May 5, 2018 64 km NNW of Pandan, Philippines M6.1 133 km 18 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 121 km 8 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 144 km 33 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 127 km 10 km
Oct 1, 2024 62 km NE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 147 km 10 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 99 km 27 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 107 km 18 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 138 km 10 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 134 km 48 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 34 km 40 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 81 km 22 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 74 km 18 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 115 km 37 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 56 km 44 km
Jan 13, 2004 52 km ESE of Bato, Philippines M5.4 114 km 32 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 95 km 33 km
Feb 2, 2015 29 km NE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.4 114 km 17 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 - 117 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 - 265 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 95 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 234 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 246 km
2023 Saola Category 3 98 mph 290 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 179 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 121 mph 294 km
2021 Conson Category 1 - 218 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 17 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 126 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 86 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 42 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 40 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 191 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 33 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 132 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 70 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 115 mph 268 km
2015 Noul Category 4 104 mph 232 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 99 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 142 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake - - 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 46 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 47 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 79 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 13.0 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 9.0 in
March 79°F (26°C) 8.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 8.1 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 9.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 9.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 9.7 in
September 82°F (28°C) 11.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 14.9 in
November 80°F (27°C) 20.9 in
December 79°F (26°C) 21.1 in Wettest

Balading has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 73°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 142.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (21.1") and April the driest (7.1").

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