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Masaya, Philippines

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7,587 Population 158/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Masaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above US avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area48.0 sq mi (124.4 km²)
Population Density158/sq mi
Coordinates14.1519°N, 121.2819°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.8"
142% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

938 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2025.

Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 74 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 78 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 61 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 75 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 146 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 122 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 70 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 149 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 136 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 94 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 74 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 57 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 74 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 131 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 74 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 121 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 80 km
Sep 3, 2002 8 km N of Wawa, Philippines M5.8 89 km
Mar 1, 2006 7 km NE of Paluan, Philippines M5.8 113 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 199 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 287 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 280 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 184 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 83 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 263 km
2022 Noru Category 4 117 km
2021 Conson Category 1 85 km
2020 Goni Category 4 44 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 105 km
2020 Molave Category 2 117 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 180 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 110 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 205 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 285 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 74 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 181 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 256 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 206 km
2015 Melor Category 4 93 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 7.3 m 81 74 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 35 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 35 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 79 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 45 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 35 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 35 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Pablo Volcanic Field (4 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 4 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 23 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 30 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 35 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 96 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 114 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 130 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 148 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 80°F (26°C) 1.3 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 9.2 in
July 76°F (24°C) 11.6 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 10.6 in
September 80°F (26°C) 10.6 in
October 79°F (26°C) 10.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in
December 77°F (25°C) 6.4 in

Masaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 71°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 81.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.6") and February the driest (1.1").

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