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Weather & Climate in Batasan, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Batasan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 538 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 188 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Area | 138.4 sq mi (358.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.0333°N, 125.0500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
865 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Mar 5, 2002 | Mindanao, Philippines | M7.5 | 142 km | 31 km |
| Jan 1, 2002 | 3 km S of Lais, Philippines | M6.3 | 105 km | 138 km |
| Oct 29, 1992 | 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines | M6.2 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Feb 7, 2021 | 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines | M6.0 | 30 km | 16 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines | M6.0 | 136 km | 19 km |
| May 31, 2010 | 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines | M6.0 | 114 km | 20 km |
| May 10, 2018 | 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 143 km | 535 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines | M5.9 | 122 km | 16 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 132 km | 584 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines | M5.8 | 145 km | 602 km |
| May 16, 2004 | 4 km NE of Bantacan, Philippines | M5.8 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Sep 3, 2012 | 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines | M5.8 | 138 km | 12 km |
| Apr 11, 2017 | 8 km N of Osias, Philippines | M5.8 | 76 km | 8 km |
| Aug 5, 2017 | Mindanao, Philippines | M5.8 | 110 km | 76 km |
| Aug 13, 2022 | Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines | M5.8 | 140 km | 20 km |
| Sep 18, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel, Philippines | M5.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2009 | 13 km SE of Mangili, Philippines | M5.7 | 147 km | 160 km |
| Sep 3, 2012 | 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines | M5.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines | M5.7 | 76 km | 6 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines | M5.7 | 68 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 5 | 115 mph | 127 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 69 mph | 292 km |
| 1986 | Marge | Category 2 | 98 mph | 299 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1976 | MORO GULF | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 8,000 | 134 km |
| 2002 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 15 | 142 km |
| 1917 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 7 | 115 km |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | — | 97 | 96 km |
| 1923 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 25 km |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 74 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 117 km |
| Balut | Stratovolcano | 862 m (2,828 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in |
Batasan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 81.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.2") and March the driest (3.8").