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Weather & Climate in Buenavista, Philippines

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

Buenavista has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 141 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 122.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days141 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area135.8 sq mi (351.6 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates13.8670°N, 123.3020°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 122.0"
221% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 18.54"
Driest Month (Mar) 4.84"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

258 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.

Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 133 km 16 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 126 km 76 km
May 5, 2018 64 km NNW of Pandan, Philippines M6.1 103 km 18 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 134 km 27 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 144 km 18 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 45 km 40 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 37 km 18 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 35 km 22 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 75 km 44 km
Oct 12, 1994 19 km ESE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.4 136 km 21 km
Feb 2, 2015 29 km NE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.4 138 km 17 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 141 km 33 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 137 km 17 km
Aug 19, 1993 15 km NNE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M5.3 111 km 71 km
Feb 5, 2016 4 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M5.3 105 km 10 km
Sep 3, 2024 28 km NE of Casuguran, Philippines M5.3 135 km 17 km
Jun 3, 2007 2 km E of Catabangan, Philippines M5.3 67 km 30 km
Jan 28, 2012 39 km SE of Bato, Philippines M5.3 149 km 35 km
May 1, 2013 89 km NNE of Sabang Indan, Philippines M5.3 117 km 28 km
Apr 29, 2010 9 km SW of Dalupaon, Philippines M5.2 61 km 42 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

93 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 96 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 292 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 121 mph 72 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 165 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 211 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 237 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 130 km
2021 Conson Category 1 178 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 52 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 71 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 91 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 64 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 88 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 234 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 42 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 113 km
2015 Noul Category 5 115 mph 220 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 112 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 115 mph 222 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isarog (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 25 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 115 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 147 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 8.5 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
March 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in
May 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 11.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in
October 80°F (27°C) 16.1 in
November 79°F (26°C) 18.0 in
December 78°F (25°C) 18.5 in Wettest

Buenavista has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 121.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (18.5") and March the driest (4.8").

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