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Magdalena, Philippines

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2,419 Population 56/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Magdalena 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 183 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 103.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days183 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area43.3 sq mi (112.1 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates10.4236°N, 121.9751°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.5"
172% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 19.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

298 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 21, 2025.

Jun 14, 1990 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines M7.1 149 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 143 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 104 km
May 15, 2014 51 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M6.3 116 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 136 km
Jul 11, 2003 54 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.9 121 km
May 12, 1997 43 km SW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.9 44 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 138 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 73 km
Jun 14, 1990 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines M5.6 132 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 102 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 142 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 103 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 103 km
Nov 9, 1996 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.4 35 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 106 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 45 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 88 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 58 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km W of Tampocon, Philippines M5.3 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 19 km
2021 Rai Category 4 47 km
2020 Vongfong Category 2 300 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 299 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 160 km
2015 Melor Category 4 276 km
2014 Hagupit Category 2 291 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 128 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 100 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 182 km
2006 Utor Category 3 178 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 280 km
2005 Roke Category 1 206 km
2004 Muifa Category 1 267 km
1998 Faith Category 2 176 km
1995 Zack Category 2 64 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 294 km
1994 Axel Category 1 165 km
1994 Owen Category 1 211 km
1993 Manny Category 3 211 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 143 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 43 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (127 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 127 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 142 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 143 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in
April 83°F (28°C) 1.8 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 7.4 in
June 81°F (27°C) 14.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 19.5 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 18.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 16.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 6.8 in
December 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in

Magdalena has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 103.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (19.5") and February the driest (0.6").

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