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Weather & Climate in Bituñgol, Philippines

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

Bituñgol has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 329 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 91.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area149.1 sq mi (386.2 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates14.8833°N, 121.0333°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.7"
141% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 22.60"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

925 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 90 km 25 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 135 km 110 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 129 km 112 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 103 km 172 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 56 km 22 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 108 km 70 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 105 km 129 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 123 km 33 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 100 km 115 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 124 km 14 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 138 km 152 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 107 km 35 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 121 km 110 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 86 km 59 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 135 km 207 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 134 km 121 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 125 km 121 km
May 12, 2021 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.8 147 km 113 km
Oct 18, 2009 14 km S of Calatagan, Philippines M5.7 137 km 156 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 73 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

86 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 - 158 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 - 218 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 - 208 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 138 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 98 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 204 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 274 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 53 km
2021 Conson Category 1 - 170 km
2020 Goni Category 4 115 mph 125 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 37 km
2020 Molave Category 2 81 mph 199 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 75 mph 252 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 187 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 81 mph 273 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 92 mph 203 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 123 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 98 mph 136 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 58 mph 289 km
2015 Melor Category 4 98 mph 135 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.7 m (15 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 98 km
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 123 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 98 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 90 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - 1 66 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 98 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (47 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 47 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 58 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 71 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 71 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 78 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 90 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 98 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 102 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in
February 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 1.2 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in
May 83°F (28°C) 8.5 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 14.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 21.5 in
August 80°F (27°C) 22.6 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 17.7 in
October 80°F (26°C) 9.2 in
November 78°F (26°C) 6.0 in
December 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in Coldest

Bituñgol has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in December to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 109.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (22.6") and February the driest (0.8").

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