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Weather & Climate in Buayan, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Buayan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.5°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 322.2 sq mi (834.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.1164°N, 125.2347°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,733 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Mar 5, 2002 | Mindanao, Philippines | M7.5 | 109 km | 31 km |
| Apr 28, 2017 | 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines | M6.9 | 71 km | 26 km |
| Jan 1, 2002 | 3 km S of Lais, Philippines | M6.3 | 50 km | 138 km |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines | M6.3 | 148 km | 65 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 78 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M6.3 | 145 km | 20 km |
| May 31, 2019 | 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M6.1 | 139 km | 99 km |
| Feb 16, 2013 | 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.1 | 66 km | 105 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines | M6.1 | 64 km | 59 km |
| Feb 12, 2007 | 62 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.1 | 111 km | 24 km |
| Nov 28, 2009 | 91 km E of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.1 | 146 km | 39 km |
| Oct 17, 1996 | 41 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.0 | 91 km | 117 km |
| Feb 19, 1995 | 90 km ESE of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.0 | 150 km | 76 km |
| Mar 8, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines | M6.0 | 110 km | 23 km |
| Feb 7, 2021 | 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines | M6.0 | 74 km | 16 km |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 65 km E of Sarangani, Philippines | M6.0 | 128 km | 100 km |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines | M5.9 | 124 km | 12 km |
| Nov 22, 1993 | 53 km S of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M5.9 | 113 km | 38 km |
| Nov 21, 1996 | 27 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines | M5.9 | 149 km | 53 km |
| Jul 6, 1994 | 27 km E of Mangili, Philippines | M5.9 | 78 km | 151 km |
| Apr 28, 1992 | 66 km SSW of Malisbeng, Philippines | M5.9 | 143 km | 477 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 5 | 115 mph | 201 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1976 | MORO GULF | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 8,000 | 128 km |
| 2002 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 15 | 109 km |
| 1917 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 7 | 29 km |
| 2017 | SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 71 km |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | - | 97 | 128 km |
| 1924 | E. MINDANAO ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 146 km |
| 1923 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | - | - | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 34 km |
| Balut | Stratovolcano | 862 m (2,828 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 3.6 in |
Buayan has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and March the driest (2.6").