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Weather & Climate in Balingasay, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balingasay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 114.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.8°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 209 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 453.2 sq mi (1,173.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.3573°N, 119.8564°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
650 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 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 1990 | 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines | M6.5 | 121 km | 23 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines | M6.3 | 136 km | 15 km |
| Jan 6, 2000 | Luzon, Philippines | M6.2 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 1990 | 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines | M6.1 | 105 km | 18 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines | M6.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 1996 | 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines | M5.9 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2012 | 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines | M5.9 | 91 km | 28 km |
| Jul 20, 1990 | 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.8 | 115 km | 17 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines | M5.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines | M5.7 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Jan 13, 2008 | 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines | M5.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines | M5.7 | 65 km | 13 km |
| Jul 21, 1990 | 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.7 | 114 km | 26 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines | M5.7 | 113 km | 63 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 17 km WNW of Babo-Pangulo, Philippines | M5.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.6 | 116 km | 16 km |
| Sep 22, 1990 | 62 km W of Palauig, Philippines | M5.6 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines | M5.6 | 87 km | 20 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines | M5.6 | 59 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
89 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Fung-wong | Category 3 | — | 50 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 1 | — | 132 km |
| 2025 | Co-may | Category 1 | — | 48 km |
| 2024 | Usagi | Category 4 | 98 mph | 294 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 115 mph | 84 km |
| 2024 | Yinxing | Category 4 | 115 mph | 221 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 2 | 81 mph | 294 km |
| 2024 | Toraji | Category 1 | 81 mph | 151 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 4 | 109 mph | 95 km |
| 2022 | Ma-on | Category 1 | — | 280 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 81 mph | 129 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 5 | 127 mph | 214 km |
| 2018 | Yutu | Category 3 | 81 mph | 46 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 4 | 104 mph | 223 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 4 | 109 mph | 18 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 1 | 81 mph | 247 km |
| 2016 | Tokage | Category 1 | 52 mph | 181 km |
| 2015 | Koppu | Category 4 | 115 mph | 69 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 1 | 81 mph | 277 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 3 | 98 mph | 171 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 | 67 km |
| 1872 | PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | — | — | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pinatubo (146 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pinatubo | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | 1993 | 146 km |
| Arayat | Stratovolcano | 1,026 m (3,366 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Ambalatungan Group | Compound | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Natib | Stratovolcano | 1,253 m (4,111 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 18.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 25.0 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 34.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 16.5 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in |
Balingasay has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 114.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (34.3") and February the driest (0.1").