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Malinaw, Philippines

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3,196 Population 12/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Malinaw has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 128 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 114.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days128 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area276.6 sq mi (716.5 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates8.8250°N, 125.1931°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 114.8"
202% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 12.80"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,015 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 142 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 117 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 139 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 139 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 118 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 144 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 125 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 124 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 148 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 136 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 115 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 150 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 140 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 66 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 116 km
Mar 30, 1994 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines M5.9 118 km
Sep 4, 2016 7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines M5.8 90 km
Feb 10, 2024 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines M5.8 44 km
Jul 27, 2020 3 km N of La Paz, Philippines M5.8 120 km
Sep 5, 1990 21 km ENE of Hinatuan, Philippines M5.8 150 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 2 231 km
2021 Rai Category 5 131 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 270 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 233 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 73 km
2008 Fengshen Category 1 289 km
2006 Utor Category 1 277 km
2005 Roke Category 1 246 km
1995 Zack Category 2 194 km
1994 Axel Category 4 224 km
1994 Owen Category 1 153 km
1993 Nell Category 1 107 km
1990 Mike Category 4 173 km
1988 Skip Category 4 247 km
1986 Marge Category 2 100 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 272 km
1984 Ike Category 4 103 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 175 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.1 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 117 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 71 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 162 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 12.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 8.5 in
March 76°F (25°C) 8.5 in
April 78°F (25°C) 6.0 in Driest
May 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 10.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 10.7 in
August 78°F (26°C) 9.3 in
September 78°F (26°C) 8.9 in
October 78°F (25°C) 9.7 in
November 77°F (25°C) 9.4 in
December 76°F (24°C) 12.3 in

Malinaw has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 114.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.8") and April the driest (6.0").

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