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Matalam, Philippines

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9,783 Population 53/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Matalam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.4°F
51% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days194 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area183.8 sq mi (476.0 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates7.0864°N, 124.9006°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.4"
106% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 5, 2002 Mindanao, Philippines M7.5 138 km
May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 137 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 120 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 103 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 42 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 147 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 98 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 128 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 117 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 135 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 124 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 66 km
Aug 5, 2017 Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 122 km
Sep 3, 2012 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 125 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 128 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 92 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 56 km
Sep 18, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel, Philippines M5.7 67 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 70 km
Dec 3, 2013 7 km E of Tibanbang, Philippines M5.6 150 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 5 124 km
1993 Nell Category 1 294 km
1986 Marge Category 1 296 km
1984 Ike Category 4 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 8,000 126 km
2002 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 3.0 m 15 138 km
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 121 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 97 84 km
1923 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 42 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 82 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 131 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in
April 83°F (28°C) 4.9 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 8.5 in
June 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
November 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in
December 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in

Matalam has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 78.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.9") and February the driest (3.9").

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