Mainit, Philippines

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29,205 Population 702/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Mainit has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 150.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area41.6 sq mi (107.8 km²)
Population Density702/sq mi
Coordinates9.5350°N, 125.5231°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 150.0"
295% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 25.55"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,377 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 M7.0 129 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 94 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 101 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 84 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 89 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 40 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 42 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 85 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 58 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 144 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 94 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 72 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 81 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 78 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 112 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 105 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 95 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 108 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 33 km
Nov 4, 1996 16 km ENE of Union, Philippines M5.9 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 146 km
2021 Rai Category 5 69 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 287 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 186 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 244 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 263 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 147 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 159 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 203 km
2006 Utor Category 1 196 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 265 km
2005 Roke Category 1 181 km
2004 Nida Category 4 259 km
1998 Faith Category 1 253 km
1995 Zack Category 2 109 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 267 km
1994 Axel Category 4 141 km
1994 Owen Category 1 80 km
1993 Nell Category 1 20 km
1990 Mike Category 4 87 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 142 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cabalían (90 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 90 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 100 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 25.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 18.9 in
March 79°F (26°C) 15.1 in
April 81°F (27°C) 10.0 in
May 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.6 in
November 80°F (27°C) 16.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 22.0 in

Mainit has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 150.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (25.6") and August the driest (5.9").

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