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MacArthur, Philippines

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2,668 Population 120/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
MacArthur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 134 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 117.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days134 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area22.2 sq mi (57.6 km²)
Population Density120/sq mi
Coordinates10.8347°N, 124.9953°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 117.3"
209% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 15.59"
Driest Month (Aug) 6.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,387 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 143 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 149 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 125 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 136 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 130 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 115 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 52 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 144 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 127 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 116 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 105 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 98 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 123 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 125 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 121 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 147 km
Aug 26, 1999 39 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M5.9 122 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 57 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 29 km
Aug 8, 1996 22 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M5.8 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 34 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 259 km
2021 Rai Category 5 94 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 152 km
2020 Molave Category 1 286 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 231 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 64 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 297 km
2015 Melor Category 4 198 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 147 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 119 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 219 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 28 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 257 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 86 km
2006 Durian Category 4 285 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 193 km
2006 Utor Category 1 66 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 160 km
2005 Roke Category 1 28 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 14 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (13 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 13 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 66 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 92 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 185 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 192 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 13.9 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 10.4 in
March 78°F (26°C) 8.2 in
April 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.8 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 10.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 15.6 in Wettest
December 78°F (26°C) 14.7 in

MacArthur has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 117.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.6") and August the driest (6.8").

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