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Weather & Climate in Belance, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Belance has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,680 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 72.4°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 178 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,680 ft (817 m) |
| Area | 144.7 sq mi (374.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.1833°N, 121.2500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
570 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.
| Jul 16, 1990 | 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines | M7.7 | 57 km | 25 km |
| Jul 17, 1990 | 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines | M6.5 | 45 km | 23 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines | M6.3 | 117 km | 15 km |
| Jul 17, 1990 | 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines | M6.1 | 52 km | 18 km |
| Nov 20, 1996 | 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines | M5.9 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Jul 20, 1990 | 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.8 | 40 km | 17 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines | M5.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines | M5.7 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Jan 13, 2008 | 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines | M5.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines | M5.7 | 85 km | 13 km |
| Jul 21, 1990 | 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.7 | 43 km | 26 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines | M5.6 | 72 km | 20 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines | M5.6 | 92 km | 18 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines | M5.6 | 45 km | 14 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.6 | 51 km | 16 km |
| Sep 4, 1991 | 14 km S of Santa Juliana, Philippines | M5.5 | 142 km | 21 km |
| Jan 12, 2001 | 19 km SE of Bantay, Philippines | M5.5 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2019 | 1 km NNE of Guiling, Philippines | M5.5 | 77 km | 130 km |
| Jun 16, 1991 | 2 km SE of Manibaug Pasig, Philippines | M5.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1996 | 4 km SE of Labayug, Philippines | M5.5 | 70 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
101 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 | - | 30 km |
| 2025 | Co-may | Category 1 | - | 187 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 1 | - | 82 km |
| 2024 | Yinxing | Category 4 | 115 mph | 270 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 115 mph | 11 km |
| 2024 | Usagi | Category 4 | 109 mph | 205 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 154 km |
| 2024 | Toraji | Category 1 | 81 mph | 67 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 109 mph | 182 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 4 | 109 mph | 111 km |
| 2022 | Ma-on | Category 1 | - | 178 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 5 | 132 mph | 294 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 4 | 115 mph | 257 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 86 mph | 121 km |
| 2019 | Kalmaegi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 277 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 5 | 127 mph | 203 km |
| 2018 | Yutu | Category 4 | 92 mph | 69 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 4 | 109 mph | 52 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 4 | 115 mph | 184 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 4 | 115 mph | 282 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1970 | PHILIPPINE SEA | Earthquake | 4.3 m | 15 | 67 km |
| 1990 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 2,412 | 57 km |
| 1968 | E. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 270 | 107 km |
| 1880 | E. LUZON ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 20 | 67 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (122 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Arayat | Stratovolcano | 1,026 m (3,366 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Ambalatungan Group | Compound | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Pinatubo | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | 1993 | 152 km |
| Natib | Stratovolcano | 1,253 m (4,111 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Laguna Caldera | Caldera | 743 m (2,438 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 10.2 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 11.5 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 11.1 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 9.4 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 5.7 in |
Belance has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 87.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.8") and February the driest (1.7").