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Weather & Climate in Buliwao, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Buliwao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 981 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 74.0°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 184 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Area | 2,296.2 sq mi (5,947.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.4833°N, 121.2333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
582 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 | 90 km | 25 km |
| Jul 27, 2022 | 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines | M7.0 | 124 km | 34 km |
| Jul 17, 1990 | 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines | M6.5 | 27 km | 23 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines | M6.3 | 86 km | 15 km |
| Jul 17, 1990 | 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines | M6.1 | 43 km | 18 km |
| Nov 20, 1996 | 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines | M5.9 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Jul 20, 1990 | 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.8 | 33 km | 17 km |
| Jul 21, 1990 | 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.7 | 35 km | 26 km |
| Jan 13, 2008 | 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines | M5.7 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines | M5.7 | 86 km | 13 km |
| Jun 19, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines | M5.7 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines | M5.7 | 144 km | 63 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines | M5.6 | 61 km | 20 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines | M5.6 | 88 km | 18 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines | M5.6 | 24 km | 14 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.6 | 33 km | 16 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines | M5.5 | 143 km | 55 km |
| Jan 12, 2001 | 19 km SE of Bantay, Philippines | M5.5 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2019 | 1 km NNE of Guiling, Philippines | M5.5 | 96 km | 130 km |
| May 2, 1996 | 4 km SE of Labayug, Philippines | M5.5 | 78 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
101 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 | — | 32 km |
| 2025 | Co-may | Category 1 | — | 190 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 1 | — | 65 km |
| 2024 | Yinxing | Category 4 | 115 mph | 237 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 115 mph | 43 km |
| 2024 | Usagi | Category 4 | 109 mph | 183 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 170 km |
| 2024 | Toraji | Category 1 | 81 mph | 51 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 4 | 115 mph | 269 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 109 mph | 178 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 4 | 109 mph | 143 km |
| 2022 | Ma-on | Category 1 | — | 153 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 5 | 132 mph | 282 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 86 mph | 154 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 1 | — | 290 km |
| 2019 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 247 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 5 | 127 mph | 170 km |
| 2018 | Yutu | Category 4 | 92 mph | 43 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 4 | 109 mph | 71 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 4 | 115 mph | 152 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 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 | 93 km |
| 1990 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 2,412 | 90 km |
| 1968 | E. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 270 | 103 km |
| 2022 | N. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 11 | 124 km |
| 1880 | E. LUZON ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 20 | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ambalatungan Group | Compound | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Arayat | Stratovolcano | 1,026 m (3,366 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Pinatubo | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | 1993 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 9.4 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 10.5 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 10.7 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 9.2 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 5.8 in |
Buliwao has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 83.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.3") and February the driest (2.2").