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Weather & Climate in Biga, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Biga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 158 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 99.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 76.0°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 158 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 226.9 sq mi (587.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.3106°N, 121.1610°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
864 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Nov 14, 1994 | 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines | M7.1 | 26 km | 32 km |
| Jul 23, 2021 | 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines | M6.7 | 64 km | 110 km |
| Aug 11, 2017 | 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines | M6.2 | 90 km | 172 km |
| Oct 9, 2003 | 18 km WSW of Tagbak, Philippines | M6.2 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Mindoro, Philippines | M6.2 | 69 km | 112 km |
| May 21, 2022 | 1 km S of Lian, Philippines | M6.1 | 96 km | 129 km |
| Sep 15, 2004 | 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines | M6.0 | 130 km | 115 km |
| Mar 25, 2010 | 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines | M6.0 | 131 km | 16 km |
| Apr 8, 2017 | 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines | M5.9 | 57 km | 14 km |
| Oct 21, 2000 | 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines | M5.9 | 62 km | 152 km |
| Sep 18, 2009 | 41 km WSW of Batasan, Philippines | M5.9 | 111 km | 12 km |
| Mar 29, 1993 | Mindoro, Philippines | M5.9 | 74 km | 58 km |
| Aug 13, 2021 | 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines | M5.9 | 60 km | 121 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines | M5.9 | 81 km | 110 km |
| Feb 20, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines | M5.9 | 59 km | 207 km |
| Sep 3, 2002 | 8 km N of Wawa, Philippines | M5.8 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2021 | 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines | M5.8 | 71 km | 121 km |
| Mar 1, 2006 | 7 km NE of Paluan, Philippines | M5.8 | 72 km | 22 km |
| May 12, 2021 | 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines | M5.8 | 45 km | 113 km |
| Jul 7, 1990 | 41 km SW of Adela, Philippines | M5.7 | 133 km | 27 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 | — | 282 km |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 1 | — | 299 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 115 mph | 265 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 164 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 4 | 109 mph | 212 km |
| 2021 | Conson | Category 1 | — | 62 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 4 | 115 mph | 81 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 86 mph | 200 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 2 | 81 mph | 24 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 1 | 75 mph | 167 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 21 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 113 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 4 | 109 mph | 268 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 3 | 98 mph | 33 km |
| 2016 | Tokage | Category 1 | 58 mph | 207 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 98 mph | 4 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 4 | 98 mph | 89 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 86 mph | 215 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 104 mph | 173 km |
| 2013 | Nari | Category 3 | 81 mph | 246 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1994 | PHILIPPINE ISLANDS | Earthquake | 7.3 m | 81 | 26 km |
| 1965 | TAAL, LUZON ISLAND | Astronomical | 4.7 m | 355 | 79 km |
| 1911 | TAAL, LUZON ISLAND | Astronomical | 3.0 m | 1,335 | 79 km |
| 1889 | MINDORO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 27 km |
| 1937 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1 | 137 km |
| 1928 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
| 1749 | TAAL, LUZON ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 79 km |
| 1716 | TAAL, LUZON ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taal (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taal | Caldera | 311 m (1,020 ft) | 2020 | 79 km |
| Banahaw | Complex | 2,158 m (7,080 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| San Pablo Volcanic Field | Stratovolcano | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | 1350 | 91 km |
| Laguna Caldera | Caldera | 743 m (2,438 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Mariveles | Stratovolcano | 1,388 m (4,554 ft) | -2050 | 154 km |
| Natib | Stratovolcano | 1,253 m (4,111 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 11.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 14.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 12.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 12.4 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 12.6 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 10.8 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 8.7 in |
Biga has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 99.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.3") and March the driest (1.8").