Maya, Philippines

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95,080 Population 2,669/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Maya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 74.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.4°F
53% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area35.6 sq mi (92.3 km²)
Population Density2,669/sq mi
Coordinates11.2744°N, 124.0553°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.0"
95% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.33"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

428 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 28, 2025.

Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 65 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 136 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 99 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 117 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 111 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 86 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 101 km
May 3, 2024 27 km SSW of Balangiga, Philippines M5.7 147 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 88 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 126 km
Oct 24, 1993 16 km SW of Cabay, Philippines M5.6 146 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 70 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 78 km
May 8, 2000 10 km S of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 82 km
Feb 11, 1998 6 km S of Sogod, Philippines M5.5 146 km
Mar 17, 2004 8 km WNW of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 72 km
Aug 15, 1999 23 km ESE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 64 km
May 2, 2003 14 km NE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 80 km
May 23, 2003 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 77 km
Mar 27, 2004 3 km SSW of Butazon, Philippines M5.4 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 42 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 272 km
2021 Rai Category 5 132 km
2020 Goni Category 5 252 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 124 km
2020 Molave Category 1 236 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 192 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 37 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 248 km
2015 Melor Category 4 159 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 202 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 204 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 89 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 40 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 266 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 54 km
2006 Durian Category 4 236 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 190 km
2006 Utor Category 3 40 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 139 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 124 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (59 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 59 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 101 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 106 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 112 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 139 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 166 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 168 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in
March 82°F (28°C) 2.5 in Driest
April 84°F (29°C) 2.7 in
May 85°F (29°C) 4.9 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 7.7 in
July 84°F (29°C) 8.2 in
August 84°F (29°C) 7.1 in
September 83°F (28°C) 8.2 in
October 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 8.8 in
December 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in

Maya has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 80°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 74.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (2.5").

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