Malay, Philippines

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13 ft Elevation 4 meters

80°F Avg Temperature 27°C

Malay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 98.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	79.9°F
	48% above US avg
January Average	78°F (25°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	13 ft (4 m)
Area	153.2 sq mi (396.7 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	11.9003°N, 121.9091°W
Timezone	Asia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.8"

160% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 25.60"

Driest Month (Mar) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

140 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 24, 2025.

Jun 14, 1990	0 km ESE of Union, Philippines	M7.1	16 km
Sep 1, 2003	30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines	M5.8	53 km
May 4, 2019	8 km SW of San Agustin, Philippines	M5.7	118 km
Jul 7, 1990	41 km SW of Adela, Philippines	M5.7	140 km
Mar 27, 2006	0 km NNE of Semirara, Philippines	M5.6	59 km
Sep 29, 2000	34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines	M5.6	55 km
Jun 14, 1990	19 km SSW of Union, Philippines	M5.6	35 km
Jul 23, 1990	7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines	M5.6	85 km
Jun 14, 1990	8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines	M5.5	75 km
May 21, 1992	2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines	M5.4	118 km
Aug 15, 2016	21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines	M5.4	115 km
Dec 20, 1994	10 km SSW of Malamig, Philippines	M5.3	124 km
Jun 5, 2020	9 km NE of Banos, Philippines	M5.3	137 km
Feb 27, 2000	6 km SSW of Hamtic, Philippines	M5.2	140 km
May 27, 1990	Mindoro, Philippines	M5.1	139 km
Nov 24, 1994	0 km E of Malamig, Philippines	M5.1	130 km
Sep 1, 2003	21 km ESE of Alcantara, Philippines	M5.1	46 km
Jun 6, 1991	47 km WSW of Adela, Philippines	M5.0	145 km
Dec 13, 1994	4 km WSW of Pambisan, Philippines	M5.0	135 km
Jun 14, 1990	2 km WNW of Libacao, Philippines	M5.0	61 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Kalmaegi	Category 1	167 km
2021	Rai	Category 4	202 km
2021	Conson	Category 1	179 km
2020	Goni	Category 5	203 km
2020	Molave	Category 2	145 km
2020	Vongfong	Category 2	171 km
2019	Kammuri	Category 4	137 km
2019	Phanfone	Category 3	16 km
2016	Nock-ten	Category 4	168 km
2015	Melor	Category 4	116 km
2014	Rammasun	Category 4	218 km
2014	Hagupit	Category 2	171 km
2013	Haiyan	Category 5	56 km
2012	Bopha	Category 2	258 km
2009	Mirinae	Category 1	296 km
2008	Fengshen	Category 3	62 km
2006	Durian	Category 4	178 km
2006	Xangsane	Category 4	208 km
2006	Utor	Category 3	30 km
2006	Chanchu	Category 2	120 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1948	SULU SEA	Earthquake	—	74	137 km
1928	SULU SEA	Earthquake	—	—	123 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Silay (191 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Silay	Stratovolcano	1,510 m (4,954 ft)	Unknown	191 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	78°F (25°C)	7.0 in	Coldest
February	78°F (25°C)	3.4 in
March	80°F (26°C)	2.4 in	Driest
April	82°F (28°C)	2.8 in
May	83°F (28°C)	10.7 in	Warmest
June	81°F (27°C)	13.7 in
July	80°F (27°C)	25.6 in	Wettest
August	80°F (27°C)	21.1 in
September	80°F (27°C)	17.8 in
October	80°F (27°C)	17.0 in
November	80°F (26°C)	15.2 in
December	78°F (26°C)	10.5 in

Malay has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 147.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (25.6") and March the driest (2.4").

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