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Weather & Climate in Balangiga, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balangiga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 124 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 135.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.2°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 124 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 73.4 sq mi (190.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.1097°N, 125.3875°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,764 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Aug 31, 2012 | 89 km E of Sulangan, Philippines | M7.6 | 141 km | 28 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines | M7.2 | 108 km | 21 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines | M6.9 | 104 km | 20 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines | M6.8 | 119 km | 27 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines | M6.8 | 142 km | 24 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines | M6.8 | 93 km | 17 km |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines | M6.5 | 83 km | 9 km |
| Feb 10, 2017 | 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines | M6.5 | 134 km | 15 km |
| Oct 2, 1996 | 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines | M6.4 | 73 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 1995 | 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines | M6.4 | 74 km | 12 km |
| Apr 23, 2019 | 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines | M6.4 | 75 km | 56 km |
| Sep 28, 1996 | 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines | M6.3 | 119 km | 235 km |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines | M6.1 | 118 km | 32 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines | M6.1 | 124 km | 71 km |
| Apr 29, 1995 | 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines | M6.1 | 105 km | 15 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines | M6.0 | 101 km | 28 km |
| Mar 8, 2019 | 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines | M6.0 | 105 km | 30 km |
| Aug 26, 1999 | 39 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines | M5.9 | 106 km | 63 km |
| Jul 12, 1995 | 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines | M5.9 | 140 km | 34 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 23 km ENE of San Policarpo, Philippines | M5.9 | 133 km | 32 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
49 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | — | 25 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 5 | 121 mph | 214 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 5 | 121 mph | 127 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 5 | 138 mph | 291 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 3 | 98 mph | 119 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 1 | 81 mph | 263 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 200 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 36 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 5 | 121 mph | 266 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 161 km |
| 2015 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 69 mph | 99 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 4 | 115 mph | 88 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 4 | 98 mph | 180 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 144 mph | 65 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 43 km |
| 2006 | Durian | Category 4 | 121 mph | 250 km |
| 2006 | Xangsane | Category 4 | 98 mph | 150 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 1 | 75 mph | 25 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 1 | 63 mph | 115 km |
| 2005 | Roke | Category 1 | 63 mph | 40 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2022 | ABUYOG, LEYTE | Meteorological | 12.0 m | 170 | 58 km |
| 1995 | SAMAR ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 108 km |
| 2012 | PHILIPPINE ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 1 | 141 km |
| 1995 | SAMAR ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 119 km |
| 1897 | SAMAR ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 94 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 104 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 18.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 13.4 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | Driest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 18.0 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 19.3 in | Wettest |
Balangiga has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 135.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (19.3") and August the driest (5.7").