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Magalalag, Philippines

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2,625 Population 47/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Magalalag has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area55.9 sq mi (144.8 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates17.5773°N, 121.7350°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.3"
77% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

457 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 97 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 145 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 107 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 143 km
Mar 2, 2010 Luzon, Philippines M5.8 97 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 134 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 117 km
Mar 13, 2001 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 144 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 99 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 107 km
Sep 14, 2003 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.7 142 km
Oct 7, 2012 16 km E of Pagudpud, Philippines M5.6 136 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 145 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 142 km
Dec 20, 1995 2 km SE of Claveria, Philippines M5.5 131 km
Jan 12, 2001 19 km SE of Bantay, Philippines M5.5 92 km
Apr 24, 2001 9 km ESE of Davila, Philippines M5.5 150 km
Jun 9, 2016 5 km WNW of Uddiawan, Philippines M5.4 130 km
Feb 7, 2024 16 km SW of Claveria, Philippines M5.4 131 km
Jan 8, 1993 21 km NW of Kabugao, Philippines M5.4 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 192 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 162 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 289 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 98 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 268 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 116 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 163 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 53 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 227 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 93 km
2023 Saola Category 5 138 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 151 km
2022 Noru Category 5 267 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 50 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 290 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 175 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 279 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 114 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 59 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 99 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1988 NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 138 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 130 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 97 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 16 118 km
1627 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 73 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 83 km
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 140 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 1.2 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.8 in
May 85°F (29°C) 5.2 in Warmest
June 85°F (29°C) 5.5 in
July 84°F (29°C) 6.9 in
August 83°F (28°C) 8.6 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.5 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 10.8 in
December 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in

Magalalag has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 75°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 67.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.5") and February the driest (0.8").

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