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Weather & Climate in Bulan, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bulan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 140 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 116.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.2°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 140 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 76.1 sq mi (197.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 375/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.6714°N, 123.8750°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
495 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Jun 11, 1996 | 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines | M7.1 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines | M6.4 | 142 km | 16 km |
| Feb 15, 2003 | 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines | M6.3 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1994 | 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines | M6.2 | 79 km | 76 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines | M6.1 | 40 km | 8 km |
| May 5, 1995 | 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines | M6.1 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 1996 | 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines | M6.1 | 129 km | 29 km |
| Jun 26, 2003 | 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines | M6.0 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2003 | 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines | M6.0 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Nov 5, 1998 | 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines | M5.9 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 1995 | 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines | M5.9 | 134 km | 34 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines | M5.9 | 141 km | 27 km |
| Feb 22, 2005 | 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines | M5.8 | 76 km | 18 km |
| Feb 15, 2003 | 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines | M5.8 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1996 | 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines | M5.8 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines | M5.7 | 93 km | 48 km |
| Jul 7, 1993 | 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines | M5.7 | 116 km | 40 km |
| Dec 12, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines | M5.6 | 146 km | 22 km |
| May 23, 2003 | 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines | M5.6 | 89 km | 30 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines | M5.6 | 40 km | 37 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
71 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 | - | 178 km |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | - | 184 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 5 | 121 mph | 158 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 5 | 109 mph | 261 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 121 mph | 288 km |
| 2021 | Conson | Category 1 | - | 253 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 5 | 138 mph | 97 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 86 mph | 207 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 3 | 98 mph | 31 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 1 | 81 mph | 85 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 44 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 120 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 5 | 121 mph | 93 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 3 | 98 mph | 193 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 14 km |
| 2015 | Noul | Category 4 | 104 mph | 286 km |
| 2015 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 69 mph | 226 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 4 | 109 mph | 30 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 4 | 98 mph | 64 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 127 mph | 165 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis 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 | 142 km |
| 2003 | SAMAR SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 60 km |
| 1925 | PHILIPPINE SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bulusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,535 m (5,036 ft) | 2017 | 22 km |
| Pocdol Mountains | Compound | 1,102 m (3,615 ft) | Unknown | 43 km |
| Isarog | Stratovolcano | 1,966 m (6,450 ft) | -3500 | 122 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 147 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 12.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 7.5 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | Driest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.9 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 13.4 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 15.6 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 17.1 in | Wettest |
Bulan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 116.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (17.1") and April the driest (5.0").