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Weather & Climate in Basa, Philippines

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

Basa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 116 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 132.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days116 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area387.3 sq mi (1,003.0 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates8.0722°N, 126.0642°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 132.9"
250% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 20.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 7.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,720 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 142 km 33 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 125 km 33 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 113 km 33 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 110 km 59 km
Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 100 km 24 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 62 km 32 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 47 km 36 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 51 km 44 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 86 km 15 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 131 km 14 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 64 km 51 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 131 km 19 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 128 km 37 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 37 km 19 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 130 km 33 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 141 km 39 km
Aug 19, 1993 27 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M5.9 127 km 31 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 64 km 16 km
Mar 30, 1994 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines M5.9 106 km 40 km
Sep 4, 2016 7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines M5.8 41 km 16 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 - 282 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 208 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 296 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 35 km
1995 Zack Category 1 63 mph 260 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 237 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 148 km
1990 Mike Category 5 109 mph 233 km
1986 Marge Category 2 98 mph 160 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 160 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 115 mph 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 6.0 m - 125 km
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 113 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 66 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 111 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake - - 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (77 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 77 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 149 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 20.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 14.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 12.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 9.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 9.2 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 10.1 in
December 79°F (26°C) 15.2 in

Basa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 132.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (20.4") and August the driest (7.4").

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