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Weather & Climate in Burgos, Philippines

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

Burgos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 115 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 181.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days115 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area112.2 sq mi (290.6 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates9.2664°N, 126.1883°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 181.2"
377% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 32.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,749 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 55 km 24 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 103 km 36 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 129 km 32 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 24 km 33 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 26 km 33 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 108 km 15 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 74 km 106 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 111 km 44 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 39 km 33 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 138 km 15 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 65 km 14 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 124 km 235 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 139 km 51 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 44 km 33 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 60 km 33 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 6 km 37 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 99 km 71 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 106 km 32 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 27 km 33 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 58 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 149 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 84 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 86 mph 194 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 242 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 104 mph 300 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 168 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 166 km
2008 Fengshen Category 2 92 mph 209 km
2006 Utor Category 1 75 mph 209 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 58 mph 259 km
2005 Roke Category 1 63 mph 232 km
2004 Nida Category 4 104 mph 232 km
1998 Faith Category 1 69 mph 298 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 127 km
1994 Axel Category 4 98 mph 172 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 104 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 15 km
1990 Mike Category 5 109 mph 103 km
1988 Skip Category 4 92 mph 169 km
1987 Phyllis Category 3 86 mph 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 123 km
1952 E. OF MINDANO, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 119 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cabalían (155 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 155 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 32.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 25.5 in
March 80°F (26°C) 20.5 in
April 81°F (27°C) 13.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 9.7 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.7 in Driest
September 82°F (28°C) 6.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 17.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 25.8 in

Burgos has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 181.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (32.3") and August the driest (5.7").

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