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Weather & Climate in Bukal, Philippines

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

Bukal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 311 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 91.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above US avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area190.1 sq mi (492.3 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates13.9132°N, 121.5264°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.8"
142% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.13"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 66 km 32 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 90 km 110 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 89 km 112 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 86 km 172 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 95 km 129 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 125 km 115 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 90 km 152 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 66 km 14 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 93 km 110 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 84 km 207 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 127 km 58 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 84 km 121 km
Sep 3, 2002 8 km N of Wawa, Philippines M5.8 93 km 10 km
May 12, 2021 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.8 83 km 113 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 86 km 121 km
Mar 1, 2006 7 km NE of Paluan, Philippines M5.8 120 km 22 km
May 10, 1994 12 km NNW of Cabacao, Philippines M5.7 113 km 70 km
May 22, 2011 14 km WSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.7 91 km 149 km
Oct 18, 2009 14 km S of Calatagan, Philippines M5.7 97 km 156 km
Jun 19, 2000 10 km WSW of San Diego, Philippines M5.6 108 km 115 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

75 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 - 205 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 - 300 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 190 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 86 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 278 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 142 km
2021 Conson Category 1 - 50 km
2020 Goni Category 5 115 mph 8 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 126 km
2020 Molave Category 2 81 mph 85 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 75 mph 144 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 80 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 191 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 115 mph 48 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 190 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 - 266 km
2015 Melor Category 4 98 mph 77 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 115 mph 232 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 32 km
2014 Hagupit Category 2 98 mph 204 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 7.3 m 81 66 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 58 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 58 km
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 149 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 73 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - 1 65 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 58 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 58 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Banahaw (18 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 18 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 34 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 58 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 63 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 132 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 151 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 166 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 2.2 in
March 80°F (27°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in
May 84°F (29°C) 4.6 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 7.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 11.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 12.1 in Wettest
December 78°F (26°C) 9.9 in

Bukal has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 71°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 78.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.1") and March the driest (1.9").

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