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Weather & Climate in Basilisa, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Basilisa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°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 119.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.5°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 35.8 sq mi (92.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.0000°N, 125.5000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,385 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Feb 8, 1990 | 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines | M6.8 | 92 km | 26 km |
| Sep 20, 1996 | 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines | M6.6 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 1996 | 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines | M6.6 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines | M6.6 | 101 km | 30 km |
| Feb 10, 2017 | 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines | M6.5 | 12 km | 15 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines | M6.5 | 39 km | 106 km |
| Sep 20, 1996 | 26 km SE of Union, Philippines | M6.4 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Sep 28, 1996 | 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines | M6.3 | 15 km | 235 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines | M6.1 | 40 km | 71 km |
| Nov 7, 1996 | 25 km E of Union, Philippines | M6.1 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Nov 2, 2012 | 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines | M6.1 | 113 km | 37 km |
| Sep 20, 1996 | 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines | M6.1 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines | M6.1 | 47 km | 32 km |
| Mar 8, 2019 | 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines | M6.0 | 70 km | 30 km |
| Jan 27, 1996 | 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines | M6.0 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Nov 5, 1996 | 27 km E of Union, Philippines | M6.0 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines | M5.9 | 84 km | 39 km |
| Nov 4, 1996 | 16 km ENE of Union, Philippines | M5.9 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 2000 | 61 km ENE of Santa Monica, Philippines | M5.9 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Mar 30, 1994 | 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines | M5.9 | 138 km | 40 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
34 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | — | 102 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 5 | 121 mph | 44 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 3 | 98 mph | 236 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 135 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 280 km |
| 2015 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 69 mph | 204 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 4 | 115 mph | 212 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 144 mph | 99 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 5 | 115 mph | 208 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 92 mph | 155 km |
| 2006 | Xangsane | Category 3 | 86 mph | 267 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 1 | 75 mph | 145 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 1 | 63 mph | 218 km |
| 2005 | Roke | Category 1 | 63 mph | 135 km |
| 2004 | Nida | Category 5 | 109 mph | 219 km |
| 2000 | Xangsane | Category 1 | 63 mph | 288 km |
| 1998 | Faith | Category 1 | 75 mph | 201 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 2 | 63 mph | 60 km |
| 1995 | Sibyl | Category 2 | 52 mph | 216 km |
| 1994 | Axel | Category 4 | 98 mph | 90 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2022 | ABUYOG, LEYTE | Meteorological | 12.0 m | 170 | 94 km |
| 1990 | PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 2.1 m | 6 | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cabalían (44 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 44 km |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 127 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 23.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 17.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 13.6 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | Driest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 9.9 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 16.8 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 21.0 in |
Basilisa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 144.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (23.5") and August the driest (5.8").