Malitubog, Philippines

Full City Profile

2,241 Population 7/sq mi density

266 ft Elevation 81 meters

81°F Avg Temperature 27°C

Malitubog has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	81.3°F
	51% above US avg
January Average	81°F (27°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	178 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	266 ft (81 m)
Area	304.1 sq mi (787.5 km²)
Population Density	7/sq mi
Coordinates	7.3156°N, 124.6381°W
Timezone	Asia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.9"

129% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 10.20"

Driest Month (Jan) 4.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

546 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

Mar 5, 2002	Mindanao, Philippines	M7.5	149 km
May 26, 2003	34 km W of Gadung, Philippines	M6.9	120 km
Oct 29, 1992	3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines	M6.2	88 km
May 31, 2010	11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines	M6.0	79 km
Feb 7, 2021	9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines	M6.0	79 km
May 23, 1998	6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines	M6.0	136 km
May 10, 2018	29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines	M5.9	109 km
May 26, 2003	15 km W of Gadung, Philippines	M5.9	101 km
Sep 3, 2012	19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines	M5.8	115 km
Aug 13, 2022	Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines	M5.8	104 km
Oct 16, 1993	2 km NE of Malim, Philippines	M5.8	133 km
Jul 23, 2010	29 km W of Litayan, Philippines	M5.8	96 km
Apr 11, 2017	8 km N of Osias, Philippines	M5.8	45 km
Sep 3, 2012	5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines	M5.7	79 km
Sep 23, 2017	3 km E of Malinao, Philippines	M5.7	30 km
Jun 14, 2021	5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines	M5.7	57 km
Sep 18, 2009	3 km NE of San Miguel, Philippines	M5.7	90 km
Jul 9, 2019	8 km W of Dolo, Philippines	M5.6	77 km
Oct 4, 2009	55 km WSW of Gadung, Philippines	M5.6	141 km
Jun 1, 2013	13 km NNE of Banawa, Philippines	M5.6	29 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2012	Bopha	Category 5	106 km
1993	Nell	Category 1	286 km
1986	Marge	Category 1	278 km
1984	Ike	Category 4	278 km

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

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1976	MORO GULF	Earthquake	9.0 m	8,000	129 km
2002	MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	3.0 m	15	149 km
1928	CELEBES SEA	Earthquake	—	97	80 km
1923	MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	—	—	115 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (79 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Apo	Stratovolcano	2,938 m (9,639 ft)	Unknown	79 km
Matutum	Stratovolcano	2,286 m (7,500 ft)	1290	116 km
Leonard Range	Stratovolcano	1,080 m (3,543 ft)	120	156 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	81°F (27°C)	4.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	81°F (27°C)	4.5 in
March	82°F (28°C)	4.8 in
April	83°F (28°C)	5.7 in	Warmest
May	83°F (28°C)	10.0 in
June	81°F (27°C)	10.2 in	Wettest
July	81°F (27°C)	8.0 in
August	81°F (27°C)	7.6 in
September	81°F (27°C)	8.8 in
October	81°F (27°C)	10.1 in
November	81°F (27°C)	7.8 in
December	81°F (27°C)	5.5 in

Malitubog has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 86.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.2") and January the driest (4.1").

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