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Weather & Climate in Busuanga, Philippines

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

Busuanga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 180 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 117.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days180 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area599.0 sq mi (1,551.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates12.1585°N, 119.9178°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 117.6"
209% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 25.40"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

145 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Apr 27, 1994 99 km NNW of Buluang, Philippines M6.0 110 km 10 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 150 km 58 km
Sep 18, 2009 41 km WSW of Batasan, Philippines M5.9 75 km 12 km
May 4, 2019 8 km SW of San Agustin, Philippines M5.7 113 km 10 km
Jul 7, 1990 41 km SW of Adela, Philippines M5.7 81 km 27 km
Jun 12, 2003 9 km SW of Tayaman, Philippines M5.5 130 km 46 km
Nov 23, 1998 45 km SW of Tayaman, Philippines M5.3 97 km 33 km
Jun 5, 2020 9 km NE of Banos, Philippines M5.3 129 km 44 km
Oct 25, 1991 3 km SW of Paluan, Philippines M5.2 149 km 23 km
May 27, 1990 Mindoro, Philippines M5.1 126 km 33 km
Sep 22, 2009 44 km SW of Batasan, Philippines M5.1 73 km 10 km
Oct 4, 2012 7 km ENE of Mamburao, Philippines M5.1 146 km 77 km
Jun 6, 1991 47 km WSW of Adela, Philippines M5.0 75 km 18 km
Feb 16, 2008 8 km N of Tayaman, Philippines M5.0 147 km 35 km
Aug 8, 1991 39 km E of Coron, Philippines M5.0 74 km 22 km
Jul 16, 2004 31 km WSW of Harrison, Philippines M5.0 132 km 39 km
Feb 8, 2021 48 km SW of Santa Teresa, Philippines M5.0 96 km 10 km
Sep 18, 2023 25 km W of Tayaman, Philippines M4.9 124 km 35 km
Jan 14, 2018 2 km WSW of Paluan, Philippines M4.9 150 km 35 km
Dec 30, 1993 45 km ENE of Coron, Philippines M4.9 71 km 15 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 123 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 223 km
2021 Rai Category 3 98 mph 207 km
2021 Conson Category 1 244 km
2020 Molave Category 2 86 mph 117 km
2020 Goni Category 1 69 mph 266 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 86 mph 53 km
2019 Kammuri Category 3 92 mph 132 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 2 98 mph 191 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 58 mph 106 km
2015 Melor Category 4 98 mph 167 km
2014 Rammasun Category 3 98 mph 249 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 104 mph 70 km
2012 Bopha Category 2 75 mph 203 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 98 mph 229 km
2006 Durian Category 4 92 mph 162 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 75 mph 265 km
2006 Utor Category 3 86 mph 53 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 86 mph 157 km
2004 Muifa Category 1 63 mph 50 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1928 SULU SEA Earthquake 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 0.7 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 83°F (28°C) 1.8 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 7.9 in
June 80°F (27°C) 14.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 25.4 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 23.4 in
September 79°F (26°C) 19.3 in
October 80°F (26°C) 11.4 in
November 80°F (27°C) 8.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in

Busuanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 117.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (25.4") and March the driest (0.4").

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