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Weather & Climate in Bontoc, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bontoc has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 300 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 126.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 39.4 sq mi (102.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.3556°N, 124.9697°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,344 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Oct 15, 2013 | 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines | M7.1 | 107 km | 19 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines | M6.8 | 73 km | 26 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines | M6.6 | 80 km | 30 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines | M6.5 | 109 km | 106 km |
| Feb 10, 2017 | 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines | M6.5 | 73 km | 15 km |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines | M6.5 | 94 km | 9 km |
| Sep 28, 1996 | 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines | M6.3 | 56 km | 235 km |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines | M6.1 | 103 km | 32 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines | M6.1 | 101 km | 71 km |
| Mar 8, 2019 | 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines | M6.0 | 113 km | 30 km |
| Mar 26, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines | M5.9 | 141 km | 39 km |
| Jul 5, 1994 | 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines | M5.9 | 40 km | 29 km |
| Aug 26, 1999 | 39 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines | M5.9 | 113 km | 63 km |
| Mar 16, 2012 | 9 km NNE of Dinagat, Philippines | M5.8 | 81 km | 18 km |
| Jul 10, 2017 | 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines | M5.8 | 73 km | 7 km |
| May 10, 2018 | 19 km SSE of Tubajon, Philippines | M5.7 | 76 km | 29 km |
| Nov 11, 2009 | 2 km NE of Jabonga, Philippines | M5.7 | 127 km | 24 km |
| May 6, 1991 | 8 km ENE of Hinundayan, Philippines | M5.7 | 39 km | 25 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 7 km WNW of Talisay, Philippines | M5.7 | 86 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2024 | 27 km SSW of Balangiga, Philippines | M5.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
40 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | — | 71 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 5 | 121 mph | 42 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 3 | 98 mph | 205 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 284 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 116 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 251 km |
| 2015 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 69 mph | 194 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 4 | 109 mph | 172 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 3 | 92 mph | 272 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 144 mph | 74 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 4 | 98 mph | 207 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 136 km |
| 2006 | Xangsane | Category 4 | 98 mph | 245 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 1 | 81 mph | 118 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 1 | 63 mph | 210 km |
| 2005 | Roke | Category 1 | 63 mph | 74 km |
| 2004 | Nida | Category 5 | 109 mph | 232 km |
| 2000 | Xangsane | Category 1 | 63 mph | 274 km |
| 1998 | Faith | Category 1 | 75 mph | 165 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 2 | 63 mph | 28 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2022 | ABUYOG, LEYTE | Meteorological | 12.0 m | 170 | 41 km |
| 1990 | PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 2.1 m | 6 | 73 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cabalían (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 28 km |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 132 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 138 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 12.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 8.3 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 9.6 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 12.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 12.5 in |
Bontoc has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 105.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.7") and April the driest (4.8").