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Weather & Climate in Balbalan, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balbalan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 137 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 115.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,235 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 73.2°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 137 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,235 ft (986 m) |
| Area | 1,136.6 sq mi (2,943.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.4414°N, 121.2019°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
592 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 27, 2022 | 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines | M7.0 | 42 km | 34 km |
| Jul 17, 1990 | 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines | M6.5 | 108 km | 23 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines | M6.3 | 51 km | 15 km |
| Jul 17, 1990 | 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines | M6.1 | 119 km | 18 km |
| Nov 20, 1996 | 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines | M5.9 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines | M5.9 | 122 km | 32 km |
| Jul 20, 1990 | 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.8 | 121 km | 17 km |
| Jun 5, 1995 | 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines | M5.8 | 117 km | 48 km |
| Apr 8, 1997 | 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines | M5.8 | 101 km | 71 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines | M5.8 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Mar 13, 2001 | 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines | M5.7 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines | M5.7 | 137 km | 64 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines | M5.7 | 107 km | 63 km |
| Jan 13, 2008 | 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines | M5.7 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2000 | 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines | M5.7 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Jun 19, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines | M5.7 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Jul 21, 1990 | 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.7 | 120 km | 26 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.6 | 106 km | 16 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines | M5.6 | 121 km | 20 km |
| Oct 7, 2012 | 16 km E of Pagudpud, Philippines | M5.6 | 126 km | 40 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
105 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 5 | — | 207 km |
| 2025 | Fung-wong | Category 4 | — | 129 km |
| 2025 | Co-may | Category 1 | — | 235 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 1 | — | 59 km |
| 2024 | Yinxing | Category 4 | 115 mph | 131 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 115 mph | 118 km |
| 2024 | Usagi | Category 4 | 109 mph | 108 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 244 km |
| 2024 | Toraji | Category 1 | 81 mph | 50 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 5 | 121 mph | 187 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 4 | 115 mph | 164 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 4 | 109 mph | 244 km |
| 2022 | Ma-on | Category 1 | — | 106 km |
| 2022 | Nesat | Category 1 | 63 mph | 271 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 5 | 132 mph | 228 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 81 mph | 257 km |
| 2019 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 158 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 5 | 127 mph | 66 km |
| 2018 | Yutu | Category 4 | 92 mph | 89 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 4 | 109 mph | 166 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1988 | NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 131 km |
| 1968 | E. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 270 | 149 km |
| 2022 | N. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 11 | 42 km |
| 1983 | LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 16 | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ambalatungan Group | Compound | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | Unknown | 17 km |
| Cagua | Stratovolcano | 1,133 m (3,717 ft) | 1860 | 131 km |
| Camiguin de Babuyanes | Stratovolcano | 712 m (2,336 ft) | 1857 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 10.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 13.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 14.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 14.2 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 13.2 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 13.8 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 13.5 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 8.2 in |
Balbalan has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 68°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 115.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.4") and February the driest (2.4").