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Weather & Climate in Bongabon, Philippines

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

Bongabon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 92.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Area110.8 sq mi (286.9 km²)
Population Density626/sq mi
Coordinates15.6321°N, 121.1448°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.8"
144% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 13.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

607 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 6 km 25 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 98 km 23 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 101 km 22 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 95 km 18 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 103 km 33 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 141 km 35 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 136 km 59 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 87 km 17 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 103 km 13 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 75 km 10 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 89 km 26 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 115 km 18 km
Jun 15, 1991 17 km WNW of Babo-Pangulo, Philippines M5.6 102 km 10 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 102 km 16 km
Apr 9, 1993 2 km ENE of Gutad, Philippines M5.6 103 km 34 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 109 km 20 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 99 km 14 km
Sep 4, 1991 14 km S of Santa Juliana, Philippines M5.5 93 km 21 km
May 2, 1996 4 km SE of Labayug, Philippines M5.5 80 km 33 km
Jun 16, 1991 2 km SE of Manibaug Pasig, Philippines M5.5 86 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

91 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 - 76 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 - 138 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 - 184 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 109 mph 259 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 55 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 139 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 123 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 216 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 55 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 - 236 km
2021 Conson Category 1 - 245 km
2020 Goni Category 4 115 mph 199 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 62 km
2020 Molave Category 2 81 mph 280 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 271 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 127 mph 265 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 92 mph 122 km
2016 Haima Category 4 115 mph 246 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 55 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 98 mph 220 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

5 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 63 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 6 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 148 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - 1 132 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - 20 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (65 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 65 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 102 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 129 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 135 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 142 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 169 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 177 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 182 km
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 1.4 in
April 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in
May 84°F (29°C) 7.8 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 9.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 13.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 13.8 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 11.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in

Bongabon has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 78.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.8") and February the driest (0.6").

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