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Motiong, Philippines

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2,507 Population 37/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Motiong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 131 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 119.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days131 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area67.3 sq mi (174.4 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates11.7800°N, 124.9997°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 119.3"
214% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 15.98"
Driest Month (Apr) 6.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,450 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 70 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 94 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 100 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 76 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 80 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 64 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 104 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 83 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 22 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 53 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 111 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 109 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 107 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 99 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 137 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 115 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 136 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 78 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 114 km
May 24, 1995 23 km ENE of San Policarpo, Philippines M5.9 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 237 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 100 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 171 km
2021 Rai Category 5 198 km
2021 Surigae Category 5 275 km
2020 Goni Category 5 214 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 48 km
2020 Molave Category 1 181 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 126 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 44 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 192 km
2016 Sarika Category 1 245 km
2015 Melor Category 4 94 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 88 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 13 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 114 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 89 km
2010 Conson Category 1 280 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 30 km
2007 Mitag Category 2 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 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 170 119 km
1975 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 3.0 m 1 137 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 70 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 109 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 104 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 136 km
1897 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (58 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 58 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 101 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 150 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 168 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 12.6 in Coldest
February 74°F (24°C) 9.1 in
March 76°F (24°C) 6.6 in
April 78°F (25°C) 6.2 in Driest
May 80°F (26°C) 7.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 9.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 11.5 in
November 77°F (25°C) 15.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 16.0 in Wettest

Motiong has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 119.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (16.0") and April the driest (6.2").

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