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Weather & Climate in Balatan, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balatan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 158 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 98.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 158 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 35.9 sq mi (93.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 124/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.3211°N, 123.2333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
282 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 | 149 km | 16 km |
| Jun 9, 1994 | 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines | M6.2 | 114 km | 76 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines | M6.1 | 131 km | 8 km |
| Jun 26, 2003 | 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines | M6.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines | M5.9 | 149 km | 27 km |
| Feb 22, 2005 | 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines | M5.8 | 82 km | 18 km |
| Feb 15, 2003 | 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines | M5.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 1993 | 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines | M5.7 | 63 km | 40 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines | M5.6 | 119 km | 37 km |
| Feb 3, 1993 | 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines | M5.6 | 37 km | 18 km |
| Dec 12, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines | M5.6 | 47 km | 22 km |
| Aug 19, 2004 | 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines | M5.5 | 99 km | 44 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 19 km ESE of Gigmoto, Philippines | M5.4 | 148 km | 21 km |
| Jul 30, 2001 | 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines | M5.4 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines | M5.4 | 76 km | 17 km |
| Feb 5, 2016 | 4 km E of San Francisco, Philippines | M5.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 15 km NNE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines | M5.3 | 100 km | 71 km |
| Jun 3, 2007 | 2 km E of Catabangan, Philippines | M5.3 | 85 km | 30 km |
| Aug 1, 1998 | 7 km E of Batuan, Philippines | M5.3 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 7 km N of Biri, Philippines | M5.3 | 138 km | 75 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
80 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 | - | 146 km |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | - | 276 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 121 mph | 125 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 202 km |
| 2024 | Toraji | Category 1 | 81 mph | 272 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 3 | 98 mph | 298 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 5 | 109 mph | 188 km |
| 2021 | Conson | Category 1 | - | 167 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 5 | 138 mph | 44 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 86 mph | 131 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 3 | 98 mph | 49 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 1 | 81 mph | 4 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 38 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 173 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 5 | 121 mph | 27 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 4 | 109 mph | 168 km |
| 2015 | Noul | Category 4 | 104 mph | 274 km |
| 2015 | Koppu | Category 4 | 115 mph | 282 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 53 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 4 | 98 mph | 20 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 48 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isarog (41 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Isarog | Stratovolcano | 1,966 m (6,450 ft) | -3500 | 41 km |
| Pocdol Mountains | Compound | 1,102 m (3,615 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Bulusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,535 m (5,036 ft) | 2017 | 108 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 10.7 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 9.9 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 10.4 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 11.9 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 12.2 in |
Balatan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 98.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.2") and April the driest (3.2").