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Weather & Climate in Bariw, Philippines

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

Bariw 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 320 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 87.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area59.3 sq mi (153.7 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates13.1333°N, 123.7333°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.5"
130% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 18.58"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

422 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.

Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 112 km 16 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 114 km 10 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 61 km 76 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 93 km 8 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 148 km 29 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 99 km 10 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 131 km 33 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 112 km 27 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 144 km 33 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 140 km 33 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 86 km 18 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 109 km 10 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 63 km 40 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 118 km 48 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 90 km 18 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 87 km 37 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 143 km 30 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 98 km 22 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 81 km 44 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 71 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

82 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 - 144 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 - 237 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 119 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 256 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 75 mph 273 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 208 km
2021 Conson Category 1 - 224 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 43 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 154 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 61 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 50 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 26 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 163 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 50 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 154 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 45 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 109 mph 297 km
2015 Noul Category 4 104 mph 252 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 263 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 81 mph 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis 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 15 105 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 114 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake - - 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (26 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 26 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 54 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 70 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 12.1 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 7.7 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 6.5 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 10.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 13.9 in
November 80°F (27°C) 17.5 in
December 78°F (26°C) 18.6 in Wettest

Bariw has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 128.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (18.6") and April the driest (5.8").

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