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Weather & Climate in Basco, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Basco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 147 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 105.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 147 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 19.1 sq mi (49.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 505/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.4487°N, 121.9702°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
847 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| May 18, 1993 | 77 km SE of Basco, Philippines | M6.8 | 78 km | 169 km |
| Jul 16, 2000 | 22 km SSE of Basco, Philippines | M6.4 | 23 km | 33 km |
| Jun 1, 2008 | 74 km WSW of Basco, Philippines | M6.3 | 74 km | 31 km |
| Mar 26, 1991 | 113 km ESE of Hengchun, Taiwan | M6.3 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 105 km NW of Basco, Philippines | M6.2 | 106 km | 14 km |
| Jul 24, 1998 | 89 km N of Basco, Philippines | M6.1 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Dec 10, 1993 | 88 km NW of Basco, Philippines | M6.1 | 88 km | 12 km |
| Jul 26, 2019 | 43 km N of Basco, Philippines | M6.0 | 43 km | 9 km |
| Mar 3, 2008 | 89 km SW of Basco, Philippines | M6.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2020 | 14 km E of Basco, Philippines | M5.9 | 15 km | 160 km |
| Sep 6, 2013 | 47 km SE of Basco, Philippines | M5.9 | 48 km | 175 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 77 km SW of Basco, Philippines | M5.9 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 2008 | 21 km S of Basco, Philippines | M5.8 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2010 | 97 km SSW of Basco, Philippines | M5.8 | 98 km | 15 km |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 23 km NE of Basco, Philippines | M5.8 | 24 km | 158 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 31 km NNE of Basco, Philippines | M5.8 | 32 km | 12 km |
| Jul 27, 2019 | 34 km N of Basco, Philippines | M5.7 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2016 | 68 km WSW of Basco, Philippines | M5.6 | 69 km | 16 km |
| Jul 7, 2003 | 9 km SSE of Basco, Philippines | M5.6 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 62 km SW of Basco, Philippines | M5.6 | 63 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
117 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 5 | — | 131 km |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 2 | — | 184 km |
| 2024 | Krathon | Category 4 | 121 mph | 33 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 4 | 109 mph | 106 km |
| 2024 | Yinxing | Category 4 | 115 mph | 206 km |
| 2024 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 163 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 5 | 121 mph | 61 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 4 | 115 mph | 162 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 4 | 104 mph | 173 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 3 | 98 mph | 248 km |
| 2022 | Nesat | Category 1 | 63 mph | 226 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 5 | 132 mph | 18 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 2 | 81 mph | 213 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 2 | 81 mph | 168 km |
| 2019 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 139 km |
| 2019 | Fung-wong | Category 1 | 63 mph | 243 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 5 | 127 mph | 275 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 2 | 92 mph | 219 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 5 | 127 mph | 184 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 5 | 138 mph | 43 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2000 | PHILIPPINE TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 23 km |
| 1970 | PHILIPPINE TRENCH | Earthquake | — | — | 26 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Babuyan Claro (103 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Babuyan Claro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 1924 | 103 km |
| Camiguin de Babuyanes | Stratovolcano | 712 m (2,336 ft) | 1857 | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 8.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 9.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 12.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 14.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 12.5 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 10.9 in |
Basco has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 105.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.3") and April the driest (3.2").