Malabugas, Philippines

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126,744 Population 321/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Malabugas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 96.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area395.4 sq mi (1,024.2 km²)
Population Density321/sq mi
Coordinates9.3692°N, 122.7702°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 96.6"
154% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 16.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

429 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 85 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 67 km
May 15, 2014 51 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M6.3 78 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 130 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 68 km
Jul 11, 2003 54 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.9 80 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 61 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 111 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 76 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 95 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 144 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 145 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 101 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 64 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 42 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km W of Tampocon, Philippines M5.3 65 km
Oct 2, 2012 15 km NNW of Dumingag, Philippines M5.3 132 km
Jul 11, 2011 22 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M5.3 61 km
Aug 26, 2009 25 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.3 138 km
Jul 11, 2011 30 km WSW of Maricalom, Philippines M5.3 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 118 km
2021 Rai Category 4 87 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 268 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 227 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 31 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 271 km
2006 Utor Category 1 276 km
2005 Roke Category 1 204 km
1998 Faith Category 1 293 km
1995 Zack Category 2 161 km
1994 Axel Category 2 257 km
1994 Owen Category 1 169 km
1993 Nell Category 1 171 km
1990 Mike Category 4 149 km
1986 Marge Category 1 220 km
1984 Ike Category 4 107 km
1984 Agnes Category 3 242 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 174 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 85 km
1978 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.0 m - 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 46 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 123 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 152 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 1.6 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.7 in
May 83°F (28°C) 5.5 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 11.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 16.6 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 15.8 in
September 81°F (27°C) 14.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 13.6 in
November 80°F (27°C) 7.9 in
December 80°F (27°C) 4.4 in

Malabugas has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 96.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.6") and February the driest (1.1").

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