Maco, Philippines

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87,680 Population 664/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Maco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 93.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area132.1 sq mi (342.2 km²)
Population Density664/sq mi
Coordinates7.3619°N, 125.8553°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 93.8"
147% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 11.93"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,620 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 95 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 102 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 88 km
Aug 11, 2021 60 km ENE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M7.1 137 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 80 km
Jan 1, 2001 Mindanao, Philippines M6.8 141 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 125 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 124 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 125 km
Jan 2, 2001 51 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M6.4 125 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 143 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 120 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 113 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 119 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 121 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 121 km
May 31, 2019 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.1 139 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 48 km
Apr 5, 2018 43 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines M6.0 118 km
Apr 20, 2022 50 km ESE of Manay, Philippines M6.0 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rai Category 5 290 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 49 km
1993 Nell Category 1 229 km
1986 Marge Category 2 241 km
1984 Ike Category 4 241 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 6.0 m - 102 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 145 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 92 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m - 112 km
2021 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.1 m 1 141 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 119 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake - - 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (21 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 21 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 77 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 140 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 11.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 9.1 in
March 78°F (26°C) 7.5 in
April 79°F (26°C) 7.5 in
May 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
August 79°F (26°C) 5.7 in Driest
September 79°F (26°C) 6.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in
December 78°F (25°C) 9.7 in

Maco has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 93.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.9") and August the driest (5.7").

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