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Weather & Climate in Bangao, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bangao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 159 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 109.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,771 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 159 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,771 ft (1,759 m) |
| Area | 963.1 sq mi (2,494.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.8211°N, 120.8404°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
603 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.
| Jul 16, 1990 | 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines | M7.7 | 132 km | 25 km |
| Jul 27, 2022 | 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines | M7.0 | 78 km | 34 km |
| Jul 17, 1990 | 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines | M6.5 | 39 km | 23 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines | M6.3 | 37 km | 15 km |
| Jul 17, 1990 | 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines | M6.1 | 43 km | 18 km |
| Nov 20, 1996 | 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines | M5.9 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Jul 20, 1990 | 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.8 | 50 km | 17 km |
| Jul 18, 2000 | 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines | M5.7 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jun 19, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines | M5.7 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines | M5.7 | 88 km | 63 km |
| Jul 21, 1990 | 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.7 | 48 km | 26 km |
| Jan 13, 2008 | 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines | M5.7 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines | M5.7 | 72 km | 13 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines | M5.6 | 42 km | 20 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines | M5.6 | 67 km | 18 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines | M5.6 | 39 km | 14 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.6 | 35 km | 16 km |
| May 2, 1996 | 4 km SE of Labayug, Philippines | M5.5 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2019 | 1 km NNE of Guiling, Philippines | M5.5 | 110 km | 130 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 65 km WSW of Fuerte, Philippines | M5.5 | 126 km | 55 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
104 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 5 | — | 277 km |
| 2025 | Fung-wong | Category 4 | — | 60 km |
| 2025 | Co-may | Category 1 | — | 164 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 1 | — | 21 km |
| 2024 | Yinxing | Category 4 | 115 mph | 192 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 115 mph | 39 km |
| 2024 | Usagi | Category 4 | 109 mph | 180 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 225 km |
| 2024 | Toraji | Category 1 | 81 mph | 34 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 4 | 115 mph | 239 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 109 mph | 219 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 4 | 109 mph | 170 km |
| 2022 | Ma-on | Category 1 | — | 163 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 5 | 132 mph | 299 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 86 mph | 182 km |
| 2019 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 236 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 5 | 127 mph | 143 km |
| 2018 | Yutu | Category 4 | 92 mph | 15 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 4 | 109 mph | 91 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 4 | 115 mph | 136 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1970 | PHILIPPINE SEA | Earthquake | 4.3 m | 15 | 148 km |
| 1990 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 2,412 | 132 km |
| 1968 | E. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 270 | 149 km |
| 2022 | N. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 11 | 78 km |
| 1880 | E. LUZON ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 20 | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ambalatungan Group | Compound | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Arayat | Stratovolcano | 1,026 m (3,366 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Pinatubo | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | 1993 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 10.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 11.2 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 14.3 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 19.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 15.4 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 11.0 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 9.8 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4 in |
Bangao has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 59°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 109.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (19.9") and February the driest (1.6").