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Weather & Climate in Balilihan, Philippines

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Balilihan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 341 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Area49.1 sq mi (127.3 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates9.7561°N, 123.9730°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.9"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.64"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

419 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 21 km 19 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 79 km 26 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 88 km 11 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 72 km 30 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 42 km 533 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 97 km 9 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 69 km 533 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 98 km 15 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 31 km 16 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 134 km 9 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 33 km 7 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 90 km 10 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 55 km 519 km
Apr 29, 1992 13 km W of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.5 144 km 30 km
Feb 11, 1998 6 km S of Sogod, Philippines M5.5 128 km 57 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 94 km 568 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 147 km 33 km
Feb 8, 2012 12 km ESE of Hibaiyo, Philippines M5.3 81 km 10 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km SSE of Clarin, Philippines M5.3 19 km 10 km
Oct 16, 2013 6 km SW of Bood, Philippines M5.3 21 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

23 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 126 km
2021 Rai Category 4 121 mph 46 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 289 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 206 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 109 mph 251 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 mph 163 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 98 mph 112 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 217 km
2006 Utor Category 3 86 mph 204 km
2005 Roke Category 1 63 mph 129 km
1998 Faith Category 1 75 mph 245 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 119 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 46 mph 268 km
1994 Axel Category 3 92 mph 167 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 72 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 70 km
1990 Mike Category 4 104 mph 83 km
1988 Skip Category 4 81 mph 202 km
1987 Phyllis Category 3 86 mph 245 km
1986 Marge Category 1 69 mph 81 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 88 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (98 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 98 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 105 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 118 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 127 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 139 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 149 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
March 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 3.5 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 4.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in
November 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in

Balilihan has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.6") and April the driest (2.1").

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