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Weather & Climate in Bucloc, Philippines

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

Bucloc has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 150 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 119.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,119 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average70.6°F
31% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days150 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,119 ft (341 m)
Area44.2 sq mi (114.4 km²)
Population Density54/sq mi
Coordinates17.4411°N, 120.8589°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 119.5"
214% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 19.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

628 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 10 km 34 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 106 km 23 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 32 km 15 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 112 km 18 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 113 km 32 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 127 km 33 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 118 km 17 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 98 km 71 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 111 km 48 km
May 6, 1998 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.8 142 km 33 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 71 km 33 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 136 km 13 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 52 km 33 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 116 km 26 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 46 km 10 km
Sep 14, 2003 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.7 138 km 64 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 71 km 63 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 127 km 18 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 103 km 16 km
Oct 7, 2012 16 km E of Pagudpud, Philippines M5.6 123 km 40 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

103 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 - 208 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 - 120 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 - 208 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 - 49 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 115 mph 127 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 99 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 109 mph 138 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 268 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 55 km
2023 Saola Category 5 121 mph 222 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 115 mph 172 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 239 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 - 142 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 63 mph 257 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 132 mph 253 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 81 mph 251 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 81 mph 184 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 127 mph 75 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 92 mph 83 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 160 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1988 NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 131 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 10 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - 16 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 29 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 160 km
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 67°F (20°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
April 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in
May 74°F (23°C) 11.5 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 15.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 17.3 in
August 72°F (22°C) 19.7 in Wettest
September 72°F (22°C) 15.8 in
October 71°F (22°C) 12.1 in
November 70°F (21°C) 10.0 in
December 67°F (20°C) 4.8 in

Bucloc has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 119.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (19.7") and February the driest (2.1").

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