Bontoc weather in March
In March, Bontoc sees average daytime highs of 23°C and overnight lows near 15°C, with 85 mm of rain across 14.4 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 23°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in March, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 36 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Bontoc's 2nd-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bontoc's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 23°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 15°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 85 mm
- 14.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 6:09 AM – 6:02 PM
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.45 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.2
- out of 10
Bontoc is municipality of the Philippines and capital of the Mountain Province.
- Density
- 59/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1908
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 23°C through the month.
A typical March day in Bontoc reaches about 23°C in the afternoon and slips back to 15°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 21°C and 25°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 2°C warmer than February and about 2°C cooler than April.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg low (°C) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 14 |
| 2 | 22 | 14 |
| 3 | 23 | 14 |
| 4 | 23 | 14 |
| 5 | 23 | 14 |
| 6 | 23 | 14 |
| 7 | 23 | 14 |
| 8 | 23 | 14 |
| 9 | 23 | 14 |
| 10 | 23 | 14 |
| 11 | 23 | 14 |
| 12 | 23 | 14 |
| 13 | 23 | 14 |
| 14 | 23 | 14 |
| 15 | 23 | 15 |
| 16 | 23 | 15 |
| 17 | 23 | 15 |
| 18 | 23 | 15 |
| 19 | 23 | 15 |
| 20 | 24 | 15 |
| 21 | 24 | 15 |
| 22 | 24 | 15 |
| 23 | 24 | 15 |
| 24 | 24 | 15 |
| 25 | 24 | 15 |
| 26 | 24 | 15 |
| 27 | 24 | 15 |
| 28 | 24 | 15 |
| 29 | 24 | 15 |
| 30 | 24 | 15 |
| 31 | 24 | 15 |
Bontoc weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 8th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21° / 13° | 64 | 12.9 | 11.1 | 5.8 |
| Feb | 22° / 14° | 62 | 12.3 | 11.4 | 6.0 |
| Mar | 23° / 15° | 85 | 14.4 | 11.9 | 6.2 |
| Apr | 25° / 16° | 119 | 16.2 | 12.4 | 5.8 |
| May | 25° / 17° | 334 | 23.4 | 12.8 | 4.6 |
| Jun | 25° / 17° | 334 | 24.8 | 13 | 4.2 |
| Jul | 25° / 17° | 465 | 28.3 | 12.9 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 24° / 17° | 461 | 29.2 | 12.6 | 3.7 |
| Sep | 24° / 17° | 356 | 27.4 | 12.1 | 3.9 |
| Oct | 23° / 16° | 265 | 20.7 | 11.6 | 4.9 |
| Nov | 22° / 15° | 151 | 16.7 | 11.2 | 5.4 |
| Dec | 21° / 14° | 142 | 17.1 | 11 | 5.3 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 55%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 |
| Cloudier (%) | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 55 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 59 |
| 2 | 41 | 59 |
| 3 | 41 | 59 |
| 4 | 40 | 60 |
| 5 | 41 | 59 |
| 6 | 41 | 59 |
| 7 | 42 | 58 |
| 8 | 42 | 58 |
| 9 | 42 | 58 |
| 10 | 43 | 57 |
| 11 | 43 | 57 |
| 12 | 44 | 56 |
| 13 | 45 | 55 |
| 14 | 46 | 54 |
| 15 | 46 | 54 |
| 16 | 46 | 54 |
| 17 | 47 | 53 |
| 18 | 48 | 52 |
| 19 | 49 | 51 |
| 20 | 49 | 51 |
| 21 | 49 | 51 |
| 22 | 48 | 52 |
| 23 | 48 | 52 |
| 24 | 48 | 52 |
| 25 | 47 | 53 |
| 26 | 47 | 53 |
| 27 | 47 | 53 |
| 28 | 47 | 53 |
| 29 | 47 | 53 |
| 30 | 46 | 54 |
| 31 | 45 | 55 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Bontoc gets around 85 mm of rain over 14.4 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 46% and peaks near 52% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 45 |
| 2 | 45 |
| 3 | 45 |
| 4 | 45 |
| 5 | 45 |
| 6 | 45 |
| 7 | 45 |
| 8 | 46 |
| 9 | 45 |
| 10 | 45 |
| 11 | 45 |
| 12 | 45 |
| 13 | 45 |
| 14 | 45 |
| 15 | 44 |
| 16 | 44 |
| 17 | 45 |
| 18 | 45 |
| 19 | 45 |
| 20 | 45 |
| 21 | 46 |
| 22 | 46 |
| 23 | 47 |
| 24 | 47 |
| 25 | 48 |
| 26 | 49 |
| 27 | 50 |
| 28 | 51 |
| 29 | 51 |
| 30 | 52 |
| 31 | 52 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the humid band about 49% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Comfortable (%) | 59 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
| Humid (%) | 31 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 60 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 |
| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 59 | 31 | 1 |
| 2 | 9 | 59 | 31 | 1 |
| 3 | 8 | 59 | 32 | 1 |
| 4 | 8 | 57 | 34 | 1 |
| 5 | 8 | 56 | 35 | 1 |
| 6 | 8 | 55 | 36 | 1 |
| 7 | 8 | 53 | 38 | 1 |
| 8 | 8 | 51 | 40 | 1 |
| 9 | 8 | 50 | 41 | 1 |
| 10 | 8 | 48 | 43 | 1 |
| 11 | 8 | 47 | 45 | 1 |
| 12 | 7 | 45 | 46 | 1 |
| 13 | 7 | 44 | 48 | 1 |
| 14 | 7 | 43 | 49 | 1 |
| 15 | 7 | 42 | 50 | 1 |
| 16 | 6 | 41 | 52 | 1 |
| 17 | 6 | 40 | 53 | 1 |
| 18 | 5 | 40 | 54 | 1 |
| 19 | 5 | 39 | 54 | 2 |
| 20 | 5 | 38 | 55 | 2 |
| 21 | 4 | 38 | 56 | 2 |
| 22 | 4 | 37 | 57 | 2 |
| 23 | 4 | 36 | 58 | 2 |
| 24 | 3 | 35 | 60 | 2 |
| 25 | 3 | 35 | 59 | 3 |
| 26 | 3 | 34 | 60 | 3 |
| 27 | 3 | 33 | 61 | 3 |
| 28 | 3 | 32 | 62 | 3 |
| 29 | 3 | 31 | 63 | 3 |
| 30 | 3 | 30 | 64 | 3 |
| 31 | 3 | 29 | 65 | 3 |
Wind in March
Winds average 4 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 4 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
| 31 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 h 36 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 30 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:20 AM to 5:57 AM, and sunset from 5:58 PM to 6:05 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:57 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.6 | 6:20 | 5:58 |
| 2 | 11.7 | 6:20 | 5:59 |
| 3 | 11.7 | 6:19 | 5:59 |
| 4 | 11.7 | 6:18 | 5:59 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 6:18 | 6:00 |
| 6 | 11.7 | 6:17 | 6:00 |
| 7 | 11.7 | 6:16 | 6:00 |
| 8 | 11.7 | 6:15 | 6:00 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:01 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 6:14 | 6:01 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 6:13 | 6:01 |
| 12 | 11.8 | 6:12 | 6:01 |
| 13 | 11.8 | 6:12 | 6:02 |
| 14 | 11.8 | 6:11 | 6:02 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:10 | 6:02 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 6:09 | 6:02 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 6:09 | 6:02 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 6:08 | 6:03 |
| 19 | 11.9 | 6:07 | 6:03 |
| 20 | 11.9 | 6:06 | 6:03 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:05 | 6:03 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:05 | 6:03 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:04 | 6:03 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:03 | 6:04 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:02 | 6:04 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:01 | 6:04 |
| 27 | 12.1 | 6:00 | 6:04 |
| 28 | 12.1 | 6:00 | 6:04 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 5:59 | 6:05 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 5:58 | 6:05 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 5:57 | 6:05 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 5.45 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.44 kWh/m² to a high of 5.98 kWh/m² in April across the year — March's 5.45 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.7 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Bontoc
In March, Bontoc sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Bontoc sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Bontoc's rainy season runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is March a good time to visit Bontoc?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a reasonable time to visit Bontoc for sightseeing.
What to pack for Bontoc in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Bontoc sees daytime highs around 23°C and nights near 15°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 14 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Bontoc in March
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in March — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 64 km away) is warmest in June at about 30°C and coldest in February near 27°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 28 | Warm |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Bontoc in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bontoc peaks around August 18 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 13 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 13 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Bontoc in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Bontoc is worst in March — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.7× the cleanest month (December, 9 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 10 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Moderate |
| Mar | 16 | Moderate |
| Apr | 16 | Moderate |
| May | 11 | Good |
| Jun | 10 | Good |
| Jul | 9 | Good |
| Aug | 10 | Good |
| Sep | 10 | Good |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 9 | Good |
Where is Bontoc?
Bontoc sits at 17.1°N, 121.0°E, 864 m above sea level, in Philippines. The nearest listed city is Banaue, 21 km away.
Topography around Bontoc
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bontoc.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bontoc has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 821 m around an average of 1,111 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,071 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,898 m.
The land around Bontoc is covered by trees (75%) within 3 km, trees (87%) within 16 km, and trees (72%) within 80 km.
Philippines travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C
- 230 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 33% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $4,171
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.2 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 48%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 4.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 569
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Bontoc (17.0873°, 120.9768°, elevation 864 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).