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Weather & Climate in Balocawehay, Philippines

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

Balocawehay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 130 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 121.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days130 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area265.7 sq mi (688.2 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates10.7221°N, 124.9678°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 121.1"
219% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 15.75"
Driest Month (Apr) 7.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,340 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 132 km 19 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 112 km 26 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 149 km 17 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 117 km 30 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 137 km 106 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 105 km 15 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 58 km 9 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 136 km 12 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 129 km 33 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 118 km 56 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 88 km 235 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 119 km 71 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 118 km 32 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 120 km 30 km
Aug 26, 1999 39 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M5.9 120 km 63 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 50 km 29 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 36 km 7 km
Mar 16, 2012 9 km NNE of Dinagat, Philippines M5.8 105 km 18 km
May 6, 1991 8 km ENE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.7 55 km 25 km
May 10, 2018 19 km SSE of Tubajon, Philippines M5.7 95 km 29 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 41 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 272 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 82 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 165 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 298 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 244 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 76 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 210 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 159 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 232 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 109 mph 131 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 36 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 81 mph 244 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 99 km
2006 Durian Category 4 121 mph 298 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 98 mph 206 km
2006 Utor Category 1 81 mph 78 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 63 mph 173 km
2005 Roke Category 1 63 mph 36 km
2004 Nida Category 5 109 mph 204 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 8 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 20 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 56 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 101 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 172 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 188 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 14.8 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 10.9 in
March 78°F (25°C) 8.7 in
April 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
September 80°F (27°C) 8.3 in
October 79°F (26°C) 10.0 in
November 78°F (26°C) 15.8 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 15.0 in

Balocawehay has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 121.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.8") and April the driest (7.1").

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