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Weather & Climate in Bayawan, Philippines

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

Bayawan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 96.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days178 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area269.9 sq mi (699.1 km²)
Population Density470/sq mi
Coordinates9.3649°N, 122.8040°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 96.6"
154% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 16.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

437 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 83 km 11 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 71 km 19 km
May 15, 2014 51 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M6.3 82 km 15 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 126 km 533 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 66 km 9 km
Jul 11, 2003 54 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.9 83 km 33 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 59 km 15 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 108 km 16 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 78 km 41 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 93 km 10 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 143 km 12 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 140 km 519 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 44 km 33 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 67 km 10 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 148 km 568 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 104 km 14 km
Oct 2, 2012 15 km NNW of Dumingag, Philippines M5.3 130 km 52 km
Jul 11, 2011 22 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M5.3 65 km 10 km
Oct 20, 2013 10 km WSW of Loon, Philippines M5.3 108 km 10 km
Aug 26, 2009 25 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.3 134 km 571 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 - 120 km
2021 Rai Category 4 109 mph 88 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 268 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 mph 226 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 81 mph 34 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 271 km
2006 Utor Category 1 81 mph 276 km
2005 Roke Category 1 52 mph 203 km
1998 Faith Category 1 75 mph 293 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 161 km
1994 Axel Category 2 86 mph 256 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 166 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 169 km
1990 Mike Category 4 98 mph 148 km
1986 Marge Category 1 69 mph 216 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 106 km
1984 Agnes Category 3 92 mph 241 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 104 mph 172 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 83 km
1978 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.0 m - 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 42 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 122 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 151 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 1.6 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.7 in
May 83°F (28°C) 5.5 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 11.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 16.6 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 15.8 in
September 81°F (27°C) 14.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 13.6 in
November 80°F (27°C) 7.9 in
December 80°F (27°C) 4.4 in

Bayawan has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 96.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.6") and February the driest (1.1").

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