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Weather & Climate in Batuan, Philippines

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

Batuan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 623 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.2°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days170 days/yr

Geography

Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Area21.7 sq mi (56.3 km²)
Population Density116/sq mi
Coordinates12.3976°N, 123.7628°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.3"
140% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 12.44"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.27"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

414 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.

Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 43 km 10 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 111 km 76 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 14 km 8 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 148 km 29 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 19 km 10 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 131 km 33 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 148 km 33 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 141 km 34 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 31 km 10 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 67 km 18 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 140 km 33 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 111 km 48 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 144 km 40 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 8 km 37 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 66 km 30 km
Oct 12, 2000 10 km WNW of Catubig, Philippines M5.5 131 km 29 km
Mar 27, 2004 3 km SSW of Butazon, Philippines M5.4 145 km 10 km
May 2, 2003 14 km NE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 61 km 33 km
Aug 15, 1999 23 km ESE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 84 km 33 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 47 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 - 211 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 - 160 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 190 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 290 km
2021 Rai Category 4 121 mph 260 km
2021 Conson Category 1 - 255 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 124 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 236 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 29 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 117 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 76 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 87 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 125 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 98 mph 226 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 42 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 228 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 104 mph 15 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 96 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 mph 133 km
2010 Conson Category 1 75 mph 213 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 43 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake - - 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (52 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 52 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 76 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 129 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 146 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in
March 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.3 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 4.4 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 6.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 11.0 in
November 81°F (27°C) 11.9 in
December 79°F (26°C) 12.4 in Wettest

Batuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 91.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.4") and April the driest (3.3").

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