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Weather & Climate in Bugang, Philippines

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

Bugang 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 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 692 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days195 days/yr

Geography

Elevation692 ft (211 m)
Area126.2 sq mi (326.9 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates10.7419°N, 123.3933°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.6"
104% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.35"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

347 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 124 km 19 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 85 km 11 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 142 km 9 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 101 km 9 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 108 km 15 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 110 km 16 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 132 km 41 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 139 km 7 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 128 km 16 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 75 km 10 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 140 km 23 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 149 km 14 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 141 km 33 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 132 km 29 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 93 km 33 km
Mar 27, 2004 3 km SSW of Butazon, Philippines M5.4 130 km 10 km
Oct 20, 2013 6 km ENE of Balilihan, Philippines M5.3 127 km 23 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km SSE of Clarin, Philippines M5.3 115 km 10 km
Feb 8, 2012 12 km ESE of Hibaiyo, Philippines M5.3 55 km 10 km
Feb 7, 2012 11 km NNW of Minolos, Philippines M5.3 61 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 - 26 km
2021 Rai Category 4 121 mph 72 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 208 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 285 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 263 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 107 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 228 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 292 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 284 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 104 mph 178 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 mph 61 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 81 mph 188 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 107 km
2006 Durian Category 4 115 mph 296 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 98 mph 263 km
2006 Utor Category 3 86 mph 118 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 63 mph 219 km
2005 Roke Category 1 52 mph 48 km
1998 Faith Category 1 75 mph 142 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 24 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 85 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake - 74 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (18 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 18 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 19 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 47 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 152 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 164 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 6.3 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in
March 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 10.4 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 10.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in

Bugang has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 77.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.4") and April the driest (2.4").

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