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Macalaya, Philippines

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3,673 Population 16/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Macalaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 134 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 120.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days134 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area234.1 sq mi (606.3 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates12.8894°N, 123.7711°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 120.4"
217% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 17.52"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

442 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 128 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 87 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 69 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 65 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 140 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 123 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 71 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 128 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 137 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 82 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 73 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 132 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 106 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 90 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 111 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 120 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 116 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 60 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 106 km
Oct 12, 2000 10 km WNW of Catubig, Philippines M5.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 166 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 210 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 142 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 278 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 298 km
2022 Noru Category 5 235 km
2021 Conson Category 1 234 km
2020 Goni Category 5 70 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 182 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 37 km
2020 Molave Category 1 67 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 38 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 138 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 72 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 176 km
2015 Melor Category 4 31 km
2015 Noul Category 4 272 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 246 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 45 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 50 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 120 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 87 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 27 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 34 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 95 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 12.1 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 7.3 in
March 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
April 82°F (28°C) 5.3 in Driest
May 83°F (29°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 8.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.6 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 13.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 16.2 in
December 79°F (26°C) 17.5 in Wettest

Macalaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 120.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (17.5") and April the driest (5.3").

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