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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 80°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days201 days/yr

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Area4,658.6 sq mi (12,065.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates17.0891°N, 121.7025°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.3"
96% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.32"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 105 km 34 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 101 km 23 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 93 km 15 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 118 km 18 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 150 km 33 km
Mar 2, 2010 Luzon, Philippines M5.8 142 km 17 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 113 km 17 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 138 km 33 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 113 km 26 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 133 km 33 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 76 km 10 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 130 km 20 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 104 km 16 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 98 km 14 km
Jan 12, 2001 19 km SE of Bantay, Philippines M5.5 89 km 33 km
Jul 17, 1990 1 km WNW of Bone South, Philippines M5.4 121 km 13 km
May 4, 2023 Luzon, Philippines M5.4 80 km 19 km
Jul 22, 1990 7 km WSW of Busilak, Philippines M5.4 99 km 13 km
Jun 9, 2016 5 km WNW of Uddiawan, Philippines M5.4 86 km 8 km
Jul 16, 1990 6 km NE of Taloy, Philippines M5.4 147 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 246 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 111 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 259 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 45 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 115 mph 169 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 118 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 109 mph 100 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 182 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 54 km
2023 Saola Category 5 109 mph 128 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 115 mph 204 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 213 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 70 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 132 mph 206 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 225 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 81 mph 166 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 127 mph 106 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 92 mph 45 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 155 km
2016 Haima Category 4 115 mph 80 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

4 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 15 146 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 84 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 106 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 69 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 134 km
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 1.7 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.5 in
May 85°F (29°C) 5.2 in
June 85°F (29°C) 6.5 in Warmest
July 83°F (28°C) 6.9 in
August 83°F (28°C) 8.4 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.3 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 12.1 in
December 76°F (24°C) 6.6 in

Burgos has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 75°F in January to 85°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 74.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.3") and February the driest (1.6").

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