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Weather & Climate in Basak, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Basak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 122.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 313.3 sq mi (811.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.2264°N, 123.3064°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
464 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Oct 15, 2013 | 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines | M7.1 | 97 km | 19 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines | M6.7 | 28 km | 11 km |
| Jul 11, 2011 | 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines | M6.4 | 147 km | 19 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines | M6.0 | 118 km | 533 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines | M6.0 | 45 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines | M5.8 | 51 km | 15 km |
| Nov 14, 2012 | 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines | M5.7 | 95 km | 41 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 11 km W of Loon, Philippines | M5.7 | 64 km | 16 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines | M5.6 | 113 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines | M5.6 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1991 | 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines | M5.5 | 135 km | 519 km |
| Nov 15, 2001 | 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines | M5.4 | 93 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 1992 | 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines | M5.4 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 2016 | 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines | M5.4 | 143 km | 29 km |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines | M5.4 | 122 km | 14 km |
| Jul 12, 2011 | 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines | M5.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2011 | 30 km WSW of Maricalom, Philippines | M5.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2012 | 12 km ESE of Hibaiyo, Philippines | M5.3 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 2013 | 10 km WSW of Loon, Philippines | M5.3 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2011 | 28 km WSW of Alim, Philippines | M5.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
29 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | — | 43 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 121 mph | 14 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 3 | 98 mph | 265 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 164 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 285 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 3 | 104 mph | 231 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 127 mph | 117 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 4 | 98 mph | 136 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 165 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 3 | 86 mph | 175 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 2 | 63 mph | 277 km |
| 2005 | Roke | Category 1 | 52 mph | 92 km |
| 1998 | Faith | Category 1 | 75 mph | 200 km |
| 1995 | Sibyl | Category 2 | 58 mph | 261 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 2 | 63 mph | 71 km |
| 1994 | Axel | Category 2 | 92 mph | 146 km |
| 1994 | Owen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 68 km |
| 1993 | Manny | Category 4 | 86 mph | 254 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 69 mph | 60 km |
| 1990 | Mike | Category 4 | 98 mph | 42 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2012 | TANON STRAIT | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 51 | 28 km |
| 1948 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | — | 74 | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 28 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 61 km |
| Cuernos de Negros | Complex | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 188 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 6.6 in |
Basak has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.9") and February the driest (2.7").