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Weather & Climate in Buenlag, Philippines

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

Buenlag has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 329 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 98.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area49.8 sq mi (128.9 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates15.6274°N, 120.5820°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.5"
159% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 16.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

726 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 63 km 25 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 91 km 33 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 106 km 23 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 128 km 33 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 118 km 70 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 142 km 33 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 75 km 22 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 94 km 18 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 99 km 10 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 102 km 59 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 95 km 35 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 80 km 33 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 109 km 28 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 93 km 17 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 35 km 10 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 93 km 26 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 74 km 13 km
Sep 22, 1990 62 km W of Palauig, Philippines M5.6 136 km 33 km
Apr 9, 1993 2 km ENE of Gutad, Philippines M5.6 77 km 34 km
Dec 22, 1997 Luzon, Philippines M5.6 108 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

89 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 87 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 156 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 127 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 109 mph 299 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 93 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 182 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 161 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 270 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 39 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 270 km
2021 Conson Category 1 265 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 48 km
2020 Goni Category 3 69 mph 221 km
2020 Molave Category 2 81 mph 282 km
2019 Kammuri Category 3 92 mph 258 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 127 mph 275 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 92 mph 116 km
2016 Haima Category 4 115 mph 265 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 48 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 98 mph 195 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 122 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 63 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 91 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (51 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 51 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 61 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 103 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 123 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 153 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 185 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 186 km
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 196 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 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 83°F (28°C) 0.9 in
April 85°F (30°C) 2.2 in Warmest
May 85°F (29°C) 7.4 in
June 83°F (29°C) 10.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 15.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 16.6 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 11.9 in
October 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in
November 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in
December 80°F (27°C) 1.1 in

Buenlag has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in January to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 77.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (16.6") and February the driest (0.3").

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