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Malita, Philippines

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118,438 Population 203/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Malita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area583.2 sq mi (1,510.6 km²)
Population Density203/sq mi
Coordinates6.4150°N, 125.6117°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.1"
69% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.85"
Driest Month (Aug) 4.29"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,037 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 120 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 146 km
Aug 11, 2021 60 km ENE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M7.1 122 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 139 km
Apr 28, 2017 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.9 118 km
Jan 1, 2001 Mindanao, Philippines M6.8 144 km
Apr 20, 1995 66 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.6 130 km
Jan 2, 2001 51 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M6.4 137 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 13 km
Jul 14, 2014 78 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.3 123 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 99 km
Sep 29, 2019 86 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.2 132 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 142 km
Nov 28, 2009 91 km E of Sarangani, Philippines M6.1 142 km
Mar 20, 2008 85 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.1 148 km
Feb 16, 2013 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 69 km
May 31, 2019 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.1 97 km
Feb 12, 2007 62 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 108 km
Jun 14, 2009 107 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 149 km
Mar 26, 2020 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.1 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Bopha Category 5 157 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 82 km
2017 SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.2 m 118 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m 128 km
2021 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.1 m 1 125 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 60 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 74 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 116 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 118 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 5.7 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in Wettest
June 80°F (26°C) 6.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
August 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in Driest
September 80°F (26°C) 4.6 in
October 80°F (26°C) 5.5 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in

Malita has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 64.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.9") and August the driest (4.3").

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