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Malaga, Philippines

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2,156 Population 3/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Malaga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 137 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 114.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days137 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area683.7 sq mi (1,770.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates12.2369°N, 124.3753°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 114.2"
201% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 14.96"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,030 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 28, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 132 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 94 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 109 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 142 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 134 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 112 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 127 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 105 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 132 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 33 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 114 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 98 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 57 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 104 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 146 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 85 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 57 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 102 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 100 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 201 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 126 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 171 km
2021 Rai Category 5 238 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 291 km
2020 Goni Category 5 152 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 15 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 264 km
2020 Molave Category 1 133 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 82 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 77 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 143 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 215 km
2015 Melor Category 4 47 km
2015 Noul Category 3 299 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 159 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 27 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 92 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 137 km
2010 Conson Category 1 230 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 132 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 33 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 69 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 81 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 101 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 161 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 10.8 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 7.6 in
March 76°F (25°C) 5.8 in
April 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in Driest
May 80°F (26°C) 6.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in
July 80°F (26°C) 10.1 in
August 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 9.8 in
October 78°F (26°C) 12.3 in
November 77°F (25°C) 14.8 in
December 76°F (24°C) 15.0 in Wettest

Malaga has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 114.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (15.0") and April the driest (5.0").

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