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Weather & Climate in Balud, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balud has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 177 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.9°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 177 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 89.2 sq mi (231.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.0369°N, 123.1935°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
249 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Jun 14, 1990 | 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines | M7.1 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Feb 15, 2003 | 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines | M6.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines | M6.1 | 79 km | 8 km |
| Jun 26, 2003 | 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines | M6.0 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2003 | 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines | M5.8 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines | M5.8 | 96 km | 21 km |
| Feb 22, 2005 | 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines | M5.8 | 61 km | 18 km |
| Sep 29, 2000 | 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines | M5.6 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines | M5.6 | 65 km | 37 km |
| May 23, 2003 | 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines | M5.6 | 100 km | 30 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines | M5.6 | 126 km | 16 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines | M5.5 | 130 km | 23 km |
| May 21, 1992 | 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines | M5.4 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jul 30, 2001 | 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines | M5.4 | 66 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2003 | 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines | M5.4 | 99 km | 25 km |
| Aug 15, 1999 | 23 km ESE of Limbuhan, Philippines | M5.4 | 118 km | 33 km |
| May 2, 2003 | 14 km NE of Limbuhan, Philippines | M5.4 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines | M5.4 | 69 km | 17 km |
| Aug 1, 1998 | 7 km E of Batuan, Philippines | M5.3 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Cagmanaba, Philippines | M5.2 | 117 km | 40 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
59 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 | - | 277 km |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | - | 143 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 121 mph | 254 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 109 mph | 216 km |
| 2021 | Conson | Category 1 | - | 230 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 5 | 138 mph | 169 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 86 mph | 274 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 3 | 98 mph | 77 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 1 | 81 mph | 141 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 123 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 41 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 5 | 115 mph | 164 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 2 | 92 mph | 289 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 91 km |
| 2015 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 69 mph | 284 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 4 | 98 mph | 153 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 3 | 104 mph | 68 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 127 mph | 96 km |
| 2010 | Conson | Category 1 | 75 mph | 254 km |
| 2009 | Mirinae | Category 2 | 69 mph | 284 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2003 | SAMAR SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (124 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bulusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,535 m (5,036 ft) | 2017 | 124 km |
| Pocdol Mountains | Compound | 1,102 m (3,615 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 157 km |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 181 km |
| Isarog | Stratovolcano | 1,966 m (6,450 ft) | -3500 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 8.8 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 9.4 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 11.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 11.1 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 10.2 in |
Balud has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 87.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.2") and April the driest (2.5").