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Magpet, Philippines

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5,414 Population 19/sq mi density
935 ft Elevation 285 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Magpet has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days188 days/yr

Geography

Elevation935 ft (285 m)
Area291.7 sq mi (755.4 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates7.1002°N, 125.1155°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.3"
114% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.21"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.82"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

802 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 107 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 126 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 126 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 37 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 122 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 113 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 140 km
Aug 5, 2017 Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 115 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 72 km
Sep 3, 2012 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 147 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 148 km
May 16, 2004 4 km NE of Bantacan, Philippines M5.8 130 km
May 29, 2009 13 km SE of Mangili, Philippines M5.7 150 km
Apr 25, 2007 10 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.7 150 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 90 km
Sep 18, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel, Philippines M5.7 79 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 66 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 70 km
Jun 1, 2013 13 km NNE of Banawa, Philippines M5.6 31 km
Dec 9, 2012 7 km ESE of Talisay, Philippines M5.6 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Bopha Category 5 116 km
1993 Nell Category 1 282 km
1986 Marge Category 2 291 km
1984 Ike Category 4 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 MORO GULF Earthquake 9.0 m 8,000 145 km
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 123 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 97 106 km
1923 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (21 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 21 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 81 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 107 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
March 80°F (26°C) 3.8 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 9.2 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 9.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in
August 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in
September 80°F (26°C) 8.4 in
October 80°F (26°C) 8.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 6.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in

Magpet has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 81.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.2") and March the driest (3.8").

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