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Weather & Climate in Bao, Philippines

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

Bao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days174 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area76.9 sq mi (199.1 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates13.6414°N, 122.8314°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.2"
135% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.40"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

215 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 124 km 18 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 91 km 40 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 26 km 18 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 23 km 22 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 127 km 44 km
Feb 3, 2000 19 km SE of Laiya, Philippines M5.5 139 km 33 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 114 km 17 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 130 km 33 km
Aug 19, 1993 15 km NNE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M5.3 148 km 71 km
Sep 3, 2024 28 km NE of Casuguran, Philippines M5.3 138 km 17 km
Jun 3, 2007 2 km E of Catabangan, Philippines M5.3 30 km 30 km
Feb 5, 2016 4 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M5.3 57 km 10 km
Feb 4, 2016 4 km NW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.2 65 km 28 km
Jul 28, 1995 10 km WSW of Patnanungan, Philippines M5.2 145 km 21 km
Apr 23, 1991 7 km WNW of Cagmanaba, Philippines M5.2 76 km 40 km
Apr 29, 2010 9 km SW of Dalupaon, Philippines M5.2 16 km 42 km
Jul 18, 1990 15 km NNE of Cagsiay, Philippines M5.1 135 km 28 km
Feb 4, 2021 35 km NE of Paracale, Philippines M5.1 102 km 10 km
Jan 26, 2014 2 km SW of Balanacan, Philippines M5.1 107 km 45 km
Jan 16, 2023 22 km NNE of Sabang Indan, Philippines M5.1 87 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

79 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 - 146 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 121 mph 123 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 147 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 252 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 269 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 152 km
2021 Conson Category 1 - 123 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 6 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 103 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 41 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 55 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 60 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 205 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 115 mph 21 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 153 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 84 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 115 mph 253 km
2015 Noul Category 4 115 mph 272 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 16 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 104 mph 87 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 27 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isarog (59 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 59 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 139 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 154 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 164 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 174 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in
May 83°F (28°C) 5.1 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 9.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 10.4 in
August 83°F (28°C) 7.6 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.4 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 11.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 11.4 in

Bao has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.4") and March the driest (2.2").

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