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Weather & Climate in Balaoan, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balaoan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 209 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 120.1 sq mi (311.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.8219°N, 120.4045°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
663 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Dec 11, 1999 | 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines | M7.3 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jul 27, 2022 | 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines | M7.0 | 89 km | 34 km |
| Jul 17, 1990 | 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines | M6.5 | 71 km | 23 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines | M6.3 | 58 km | 15 km |
| Jan 6, 2000 | Luzon, Philippines | M6.2 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 1990 | 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines | M6.1 | 63 km | 18 km |
| Nov 20, 1996 | 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines | M5.9 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Jul 20, 1990 | 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.8 | 75 km | 17 km |
| Jan 13, 2008 | 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines | M5.7 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines | M5.7 | 60 km | 13 km |
| Jul 18, 2000 | 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines | M5.7 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jul 21, 1990 | 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.7 | 72 km | 26 km |
| Jun 19, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines | M5.7 | 16 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines | M5.7 | 59 km | 63 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.6 | 65 km | 16 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines | M5.6 | 49 km | 18 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines | M5.6 | 73 km | 14 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines | M5.6 | 46 km | 20 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 65 km WSW of Fuerte, Philippines | M5.5 | 88 km | 55 km |
| Feb 6, 2019 | 1 km NNE of Guiling, Philippines | M5.5 | 110 km | 130 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
100 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 5 | — | 285 km |
| 2025 | Fung-wong | Category 4 | — | 38 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 1 | — | 56 km |
| 2025 | Co-may | Category 1 | — | 126 km |
| 2024 | Usagi | Category 4 | 109 mph | 216 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 115 mph | 48 km |
| 2024 | Yinxing | Category 4 | 115 mph | 183 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 266 km |
| 2024 | Toraji | Category 1 | 81 mph | 77 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 109 mph | 266 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 4 | 115 mph | 254 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 4 | 109 mph | 157 km |
| 2022 | Ma-on | Category 1 | — | 205 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 86 mph | 182 km |
| 2019 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 267 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 5 | 127 mph | 146 km |
| 2018 | Yutu | Category 3 | 92 mph | 33 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 4 | 115 mph | 152 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 4 | 109 mph | 88 km |
| 2016 | Tokage | Category 1 | 52 mph | 235 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1999 | LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 5 | 137 km |
| 2022 | N. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 11 | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (92 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ambalatungan Group | Compound | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Arayat | Stratovolcano | 1,026 m (3,366 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
| Pinatubo | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | 1993 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 14.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 20.8 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 23.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 15.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in |
Balaoan has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 92.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (23.0") and January the driest (0.2").