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Weather & Climate in Besao, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Besao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 149 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 115.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,570 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 149 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,570 ft (1,393 m) |
| Area | 67.0 sq mi (173.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.0950°N, 120.8579°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
613 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 27, 2022 | 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines | M7.0 | 48 km | 34 km |
| Jul 17, 1990 | 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines | M6.5 | 68 km | 23 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines | M6.3 | 7 km | 15 km |
| Jul 17, 1990 | 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines | M6.1 | 74 km | 18 km |
| Nov 20, 1996 | 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines | M5.9 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Jul 20, 1990 | 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.8 | 79 km | 17 km |
| Apr 8, 1997 | 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines | M5.8 | 136 km | 71 km |
| Jun 5, 1995 | 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines | M5.8 | 149 km | 48 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines | M5.7 | 100 km | 13 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines | M5.7 | 74 km | 63 km |
| Jun 19, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines | M5.7 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Jul 21, 1990 | 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.7 | 78 km | 26 km |
| Jul 18, 2000 | 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines | M5.7 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Jan 13, 2008 | 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines | M5.7 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines | M5.6 | 67 km | 14 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines | M5.6 | 92 km | 18 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines | M5.6 | 71 km | 20 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.6 | 64 km | 16 km |
| Feb 6, 2019 | 1 km NNE of Guiling, Philippines | M5.5 | 140 km | 130 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 65 km WSW of Fuerte, Philippines | M5.5 | 117 km | 55 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
108 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 5 | — | 247 km |
| 2025 | Fung-wong | Category 4 | — | 89 km |
| 2025 | Co-may | Category 1 | — | 182 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 1 | — | 12 km |
| 2024 | Yinxing | Category 4 | 115 mph | 164 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 115 mph | 68 km |
| 2024 | Usagi | Category 4 | 109 mph | 159 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 242 km |
| 2024 | Toraji | Category 1 | 81 mph | 28 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 5 | 109 mph | 217 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 4 | 115 mph | 209 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 4 | 109 mph | 200 km |
| 2022 | Ma-on | Category 1 | — | 149 km |
| 2022 | Nesat | Category 1 | 63 mph | 293 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 5 | 132 mph | 280 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 86 mph | 213 km |
| 2019 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 211 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 5 | 127 mph | 113 km |
| 2018 | Yutu | Category 4 | 92 mph | 44 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 4 | 109 mph | 122 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2022 | N. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 11 | 48 km |
| 1983 | LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 16 | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ambalatungan Group | Compound | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | Unknown | 36 km |
| Cagua | Stratovolcano | 1,133 m (3,717 ft) | 1860 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 11.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 12.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 14.8 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 20.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 15.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 11.9 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 10.2 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in |
Besao has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 63°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 115.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (20.2") and February the driest (2.2").