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Weather & Climate in Banugao, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Banugao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 152 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 102.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.5°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 152 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 518.8 sq mi (1,343.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.7483°N, 121.6184°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
707 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 | 114 km | 25 km |
| Nov 14, 1994 | 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines | M7.1 | 148 km | 32 km |
| Aug 11, 2017 | 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines | M6.2 | 126 km | 172 km |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Mindoro, Philippines | M6.2 | 146 km | 112 km |
| Apr 22, 2019 | 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines | M6.1 | 121 km | 22 km |
| May 21, 2022 | 1 km S of Lian, Philippines | M6.1 | 132 km | 129 km |
| Sep 15, 2004 | 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines | M6.0 | 143 km | 115 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines | M5.9 | 142 km | 110 km |
| Aug 13, 2021 | 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines | M5.9 | 147 km | 121 km |
| Jan 10, 2015 | 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines | M5.9 | 148 km | 59 km |
| Apr 8, 2017 | 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines | M5.9 | 131 km | 14 km |
| Feb 20, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines | M5.9 | 148 km | 207 km |
| Jul 23, 2021 | 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines | M5.8 | 142 km | 121 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines | M5.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 17 km WNW of Babo-Pangulo, Philippines | M5.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2000 | 10 km WSW of San Diego, Philippines | M5.6 | 143 km | 115 km |
| Apr 9, 1993 | 2 km ENE of Gutad, Philippines | M5.6 | 121 km | 34 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 4 km SE of Balayan, Philippines | M5.6 | 132 km | 242 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 2 km SE of Manibaug Pasig, Philippines | M5.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2005 | 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines | M5.5 | 148 km | 102 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 4 | — | 126 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 1 | — | 212 km |
| 2025 | Co-may | Category 1 | — | 270 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 115 mph | 111 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 35 km |
| 2024 | Toraji | Category 1 | 81 mph | 187 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 109 mph | 234 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 5 | 109 mph | 55 km |
| 2021 | Conson | Category 1 | — | 139 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 5 | 115 mph | 94 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 86 mph | 52 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 2 | 81 mph | 173 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 1 | 75 mph | 199 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 172 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 81 mph | 279 km |
| 2018 | Yutu | Category 4 | 92 mph | 217 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 4 | 115 mph | 141 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 4 | 109 mph | 108 km |
| 2015 | Noul | Category 5 | 127 mph | 287 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 98 mph | 167 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1994 | PHILIPPINE ISLANDS | Earthquake | 7.3 m | 81 | 148 km |
| 1965 | TAAL, LUZON ISLAND | Astronomical | 4.7 m | 355 | 107 km |
| 1970 | PHILIPPINE SEA | Earthquake | 4.3 m | 15 | 115 km |
| 1911 | TAAL, LUZON ISLAND | Astronomical | 3.0 m | 1,335 | 107 km |
| 1990 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 2,412 | 114 km |
| 1937 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1 | 30 km |
| 1880 | E. LUZON ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 20 | 141 km |
| 1749 | TAAL, LUZON ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 107 km |
| 1716 | TAAL, LUZON ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Laguna Caldera (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Laguna Caldera | Caldera | 743 m (2,438 ft) | Unknown | 52 km |
| Banahaw | Complex | 2,158 m (7,080 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| San Pablo Volcanic Field | Stratovolcano | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | 1350 | 78 km |
| Arayat | Stratovolcano | 1,026 m (3,366 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Taal | Caldera | 311 m (1,020 ft) | 2020 | 107 km |
| Mariveles | Stratovolcano | 1,388 m (4,554 ft) | -2050 | 125 km |
| Natib | Stratovolcano | 1,253 m (4,111 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Pinatubo | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | 1993 | 143 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 10.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 13.4 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 12.8 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 12.4 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 11.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 10.3 in |
Banugao has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 102.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.5") and February the driest (2.1").