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Maasin, Philippines

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3,514 Population 71/sq mi density
276 ft Elevation 84 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Maasin has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 115.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Area49.7 sq mi (128.6 km²)
Population Density71/sq mi
Coordinates10.8925°N, 122.4347°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.5"
204% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

259 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 21, 2025.

Jun 14, 1990 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines M7.1 113 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 130 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 133 km
May 12, 1997 43 km SW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.9 116 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 139 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 141 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 101 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 43 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 124 km
Jun 14, 1990 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines M5.6 105 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 131 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 51 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 31 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 134 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 93 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 132 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 26 km
Nov 9, 1996 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.4 107 km
Jul 11, 2011 22 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M5.3 147 km
Jul 11, 2011 30 km WSW of Maricalom, Philippines M5.3 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

40 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 55 km
2021 Rai Category 4 88 km
2020 Molave Category 2 257 km
2020 Vongfong Category 2 228 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 247 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 101 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 281 km
2015 Melor Category 4 224 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 298 km
2014 Hagupit Category 2 219 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 59 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 170 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 116 km
2006 Durian Category 4 290 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 291 km
2006 Utor Category 3 114 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 235 km
2005 Roke Category 1 149 km
2004 Muifa Category 1 231 km
1998 Faith Category 1 127 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 130 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 30 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (88 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 88 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 93 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 93 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
May 82°F (28°C) 7.7 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 11.3 in
July 80°F (26°C) 13.9 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 12.7 in
September 80°F (27°C) 12.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 11.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 9.3 in
December 78°F (26°C) 5.1 in

Maasin has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 94.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.9") and February the driest (1.8").

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