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Weather & Climate in Balagon, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balagon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 144 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 107.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,788 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 144 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,788 ft (545 m) |
| Area | 62.4 sq mi (161.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.0063°N, 123.2396°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
254 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Jul 23, 2010 | 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines | M7.5 | 137 km | 641 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M7.3 | 145 km | 607 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M6.9 | 148 km | 566 km |
| Oct 4, 2009 | 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M6.6 | 142 km | 620 km |
| Apr 13, 2016 | 15 km NW of Siocon, Philippines | M6.0 | 136 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines | M6.0 | 56 km | 658 km |
| May 31, 2010 | 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines | M6.0 | 146 km | 20 km |
| May 13, 1994 | 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines | M5.9 | 7 km | 33 km |
| May 10, 2018 | 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 139 km | 535 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines | M5.8 | 96 km | 602 km |
| Aug 13, 2022 | Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines | M5.8 | 137 km | 20 km |
| Oct 16, 1993 | 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines | M5.8 | 64 km | 31 km |
| Feb 23, 1991 | 44 km WNW of Kalawit, Philippines | M5.7 | 124 km | 54 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines | M5.6 | 124 km | 36 km |
| Jun 14, 2002 | 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines | M5.6 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 28 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M5.5 | 143 km | 20 km |
| Dec 2, 1997 | 51 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M5.5 | 144 km | 596 km |
| Feb 26, 2004 | 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines | M5.5 | 44 km | 12 km |
| Sep 8, 1999 | 44 km SE of Malim, Philippines | M5.5 | 108 km | 118 km |
| Jan 7, 2019 | 27 km NW of Siocon, Philippines | M5.5 | 143 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 1 | — | 278 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 109 mph | 233 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 4 | 98 mph | 111 km |
| 1994 | Owen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 276 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 69 mph | 280 km |
| 1990 | Mike | Category 4 | 98 mph | 289 km |
| 1986 | Marge | Category 1 | 69 mph | 265 km |
| 1984 | Ike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 236 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1978 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 96 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cuernos de Negros | Complex | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 14.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 12.7 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 12.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 6.2 in |
Balagon has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 107.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.3") and February the driest (3.3").