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Weather & Climate in Botolan, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Botolan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 126.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.6°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 198 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 283.9 sq mi (735.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.2896°N, 120.0245°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
732 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 | 130 km | 25 km |
| Dec 11, 1999 | 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines | M7.3 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Mar 13, 2022 | 75 km WNW of Cabra, Philippines | M6.4 | 150 km | 11 km |
| Jan 6, 2000 | Luzon, Philippines | M6.2 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Jul 30, 1996 | 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines | M6.1 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Apr 22, 2019 | 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines | M6.1 | 65 km | 22 km |
| Aug 23, 1998 | 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines | M6.1 | 66 km | 70 km |
| Sep 15, 2004 | 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines | M6.0 | 126 km | 115 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines | M6.0 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 1990 | 78 km WSW of San Nicolas, Philippines | M5.9 | 99 km | 23 km |
| Jan 10, 2015 | 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines | M5.9 | 62 km | 59 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | Luzon, Philippines | M5.9 | 38 km | 35 km |
| Jun 16, 2012 | 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines | M5.9 | 60 km | 28 km |
| Nov 20, 1996 | 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines | M5.9 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines | M5.7 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines | M5.7 | 120 km | 13 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 17 km WNW of Babo-Pangulo, Philippines | M5.6 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | Luzon, Philippines | M5.6 | 45 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 1990 | 62 km W of Palauig, Philippines | M5.6 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines | M5.6 | 129 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
80 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Fung-wong | Category 3 | - | 138 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 1 | - | 212 km |
| 2025 | Bualoi | Category 1 | - | 281 km |
| 2025 | Co-may | Category 1 | - | 95 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 115 mph | 153 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 216 km |
| 2024 | Toraji | Category 1 | 81 mph | 222 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 4 | 109 mph | 27 km |
| 2021 | Conson | Category 1 | - | 269 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 86 mph | 26 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 3 | 69 mph | 229 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 2 | 86 mph | 235 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 86 mph | 282 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 3 | 92 mph | 200 km |
| 2018 | Yutu | Category 3 | 81 mph | 147 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 4 | 109 mph | 102 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 3 | 98 mph | 144 km |
| 2016 | Tokage | Category 1 | 58 mph | 250 km |
| 2015 | Koppu | Category 4 | 115 mph | 140 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 98 mph | 157 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1990 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 2,412 | 130 km |
| 1999 | LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 5 | 61 km |
| 1872 | PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | - | - | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pinatubo (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pinatubo | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | 1993 | 39 km |
| Natib | Stratovolcano | 1,253 m (4,111 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Arayat | Stratovolcano | 1,026 m (3,366 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Mariveles | Stratovolcano | 1,388 m (4,554 ft) | -2050 | 98 km |
| Laguna Caldera | Caldera | 743 m (2,438 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Taal | Caldera | 311 m (1,020 ft) | 2020 | 177 km |
| San Pablo Volcanic Field | Stratovolcano | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | 1350 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 10.2 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 18.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 26.7 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 35.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 19.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 9.0 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in |
Botolan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 126.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (35.9") and February the driest (0.2").