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Magallanes, Philippines

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6,636 Population 21/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Magallanes 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 117 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 146.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days117 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area314.5 sq mi (814.4 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates9.0200°N, 125.5172°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 146.5"
285% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 23.78"
Driest Month (Sep) 6.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,116 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 107 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 119 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 122 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 98 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 102 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 125 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 99 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 90 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 131 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 107 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 114 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 134 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 126 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 122 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 124 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 134 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 74 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 124 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 100 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 28 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 196 km
2021 Rai Category 5 118 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 241 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 295 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 202 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 108 km
2008 Fengshen Category 2 259 km
2006 Utor Category 1 251 km
2005 Roke Category 1 234 km
1995 Zack Category 2 166 km
1994 Axel Category 4 198 km
1994 Owen Category 1 135 km
1993 Nell Category 1 76 km
1990 Mike Category 4 144 km
1988 Skip Category 4 216 km
1987 Phyllis Category 2 292 km
1986 Marge Category 2 77 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 244 km
1984 Ike Category 4 76 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 154 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.1 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 122 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (95 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 95 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 144 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 23.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 17.0 in
March 80°F (26°C) 14.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
May 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in Driest
October 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 13.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 20.0 in

Magallanes has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 146.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (23.8") and September the driest (7.0").

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