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Weather & Climate in Buruanga, Philippines

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

Buruanga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 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 98.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area37.5 sq mi (97.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates11.8443°N, 121.8884°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.8"
160% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 26.20"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 14, 1990 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines M7.1 9 km 18 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 58 km 21 km
May 4, 2019 8 km SW of San Agustin, Philippines M5.7 119 km 10 km
Jul 7, 1990 41 km SW of Adela, Philippines M5.7 140 km 27 km
Mar 27, 2006 0 km NNE of Semirara, Philippines M5.6 59 km 32 km
Jun 14, 1990 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines M5.6 28 km 18 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 59 km 33 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 81 km 16 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 71 km 23 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 115 km 33 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 110 km 29 km
Jun 5, 2020 9 km NE of Banos, Philippines M5.3 140 km 44 km
Dec 20, 1994 10 km SSW of Malamig, Philippines M5.3 129 km 33 km
Feb 27, 2000 6 km SSW of Hamtic, Philippines M5.2 134 km 33 km
Sep 1, 2003 21 km ESE of Alcantara, Philippines M5.1 51 km 22 km
May 27, 1990 Mindoro, Philippines M5.1 141 km 33 km
Nov 24, 1994 0 km E of Malamig, Philippines M5.1 135 km 62 km
Sep 1, 2003 20 km ESE of Santa Fe, Philippines M5.0 40 km 19 km
Dec 13, 1994 4 km WSW of Pambisan, Philippines M5.0 140 km 33 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km WNW of Libacao, Philippines M5.0 58 km 17 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 161 km
2021 Rai Category 4 109 mph 195 km
2021 Conson Category 1 185 km
2020 Goni Category 5 115 mph 209 km
2020 Molave Category 2 81 mph 151 km
2020 Vongfong Category 2 81 mph 176 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 144 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 20 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 115 mph 175 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 122 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 224 km
2014 Hagupit Category 2 98 mph 176 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 104 mph 50 km
2012 Bopha Category 2 75 mph 252 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 68 km
2006 Durian Category 4 104 mph 184 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 98 mph 214 km
2006 Utor Category 3 86 mph 37 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 63 mph 125 km
2005 Roke Category 1 233 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 131 km
1928 SULU SEA Earthquake 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (189 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 189 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 6.9 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in
May 82°F (28°C) 10.9 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 14.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 26.2 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 21.8 in
September 80°F (26°C) 18.2 in
October 80°F (26°C) 17.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 15.1 in
December 78°F (26°C) 10.3 in

Buruanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 149.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (26.2") and March the driest (2.4").

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