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Weather & Climate in Bau, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 159 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 97.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 531 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.6°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 159 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Area | 2,708.2 sq mi (7,014.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.4053°N, 124.6497°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
499 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| May 26, 2003 | 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M6.9 | 126 km | 566 km |
| Oct 29, 1992 | 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines | M6.2 | 95 km | 33 km |
| May 31, 2010 | 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines | M6.0 | 86 km | 20 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines | M6.0 | 130 km | 658 km |
| Feb 7, 2021 | 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines | M6.0 | 87 km | 16 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 108 km | 584 km |
| May 10, 2018 | 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 115 km | 535 km |
| Apr 11, 2017 | 8 km N of Osias, Philippines | M5.8 | 35 km | 8 km |
| Sep 3, 2012 | 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines | M5.8 | 123 km | 12 km |
| Oct 16, 1993 | 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines | M5.8 | 133 km | 31 km |
| Aug 13, 2022 | Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines | M5.8 | 110 km | 20 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines | M5.8 | 98 km | 602 km |
| Sep 18, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel, Philippines | M5.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2012 | 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines | M5.7 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines | M5.7 | 49 km | 6 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines | M5.7 | 20 km | 8 km |
| May 9, 2007 | 15 km WSW of Taguisa, Philippines | M5.6 | 118 km | 573 km |
| Jul 9, 2019 | 8 km W of Dolo, Philippines | M5.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2013 | 13 km NNE of Banawa, Philippines | M5.6 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2002 | 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines | M5.6 | 72 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 5 | 121 mph | 293 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 5 | 115 mph | 96 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 69 mph | 276 km |
| 1986 | Marge | Category 1 | 98 mph | 268 km |
| 1984 | Ike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 268 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 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 | 138 km |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | — | 97 | 90 km |
| 1923 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (83 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 124 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 154 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 11.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 12.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.5 in |
Bau has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 97.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.0") and January the driest (4.2").