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Macalong, Philippines

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5,802 Population 2/sq mi density
157 ft Elevation 48 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Macalong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 335 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 108.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area3,761.0 sq mi (9,741.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates16.0137°N, 120.6586°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.2"
185% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 19.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

728 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 66 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 102 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 64 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 128 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 126 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 119 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 50 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 114 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 126 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 136 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 145 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 40 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 51 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 109 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 79 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 37 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 51 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 120 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 53 km
Dec 22, 1997 Luzon, Philippines M5.6 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 48 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 113 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 124 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 260 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 54 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 277 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 205 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 119 km
2023 Saola Category 4 248 km
2022 Noru Category 4 80 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 233 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 91 km
2020 Goni Category 3 256 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 232 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 81 km
2016 Haima Category 4 222 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 15 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 238 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 273 km
2015 Noul Category 5 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 115 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 66 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 102 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (91 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 91 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 104 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 147 km
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 153 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 166 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
March 82°F (28°C) 1.0 in
April 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in
May 84°F (29°C) 8.4 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 11.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 17.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 19.9 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 13.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in
December 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in Coldest

Macalong has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in December to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (19.9") and January the driest (0.3").

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