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Marawa, Philippines

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3,812 Population 51/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Marawa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area75.0 sq mi (194.2 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates15.4173°N, 120.8382°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.8"
144% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 14.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

697 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 17, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 46 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 124 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 121 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 117 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 113 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 62 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 139 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 141 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 129 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 100 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 109 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 96 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 138 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 108 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 110 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 105 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 36 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 123 km
Dec 22, 1997 Luzon, Philippines M5.6 114 km
Jun 15, 1991 17 km WNW of Babo-Pangulo, Philippines M5.6 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 100 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 176 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 162 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 298 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 91 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 146 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 161 km
2023 Saola Category 4 257 km
2022 Noru Category 4 20 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 273 km
2021 Conson Category 1 233 km
2020 Goni Category 4 188 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 35 km
2020 Molave Category 2 261 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 246 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 293 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 143 km
2016 Haima Category 4 277 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 65 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 187 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 102 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 46 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 124 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 124 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (26 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 26 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 61 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 91 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 106 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 120 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 153 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 158 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.7 in
May 85°F (29°C) 6.9 in Warmest
June 83°F (29°C) 9.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 14.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 14.7 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 11.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 4.2 in
December 79°F (26°C) 1.8 in

Marawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 73.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.7") and February the driest (0.2").

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