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Weather & Climate in Ilaya, Philippines

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Ilaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area235.6 sq mi (610.3 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates5.8153°N, 125.2267°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.4"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.39"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.27"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,830 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.

Mar 5, 2002 Mindanao, Philippines M7.5 111 km 31 km
Apr 28, 2017 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.9 39 km 26 km
Jan 8, 2024 93 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines M6.7 143 km 63 km
Jul 14, 2014 78 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.3 139 km 20 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 72 km 138 km
Sep 29, 2019 86 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.2 147 km 73 km
Nov 28, 2009 91 km E of Sarangani, Philippines M6.1 129 km 39 km
Feb 16, 2013 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 58 km 105 km
Feb 12, 2007 62 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 98 km 24 km
Mar 26, 2020 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.1 34 km 59 km
May 31, 2019 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.1 148 km 99 km
Jun 14, 2009 107 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 143 km 35 km
Feb 19, 1995 90 km ESE of Sarangani, Philippines M6.0 131 km 76 km
Mar 8, 2002 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines M6.0 106 km 23 km
Oct 17, 1996 41 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.0 80 km 117 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 107 km 16 km
Jun 27, 2025 65 km E of Sarangani, Philippines M6.0 108 km 100 km
Nov 22, 1993 53 km S of Pondaguitan, Philippines M5.9 111 km 38 km
Jul 6, 1994 27 km E of Mangili, Philippines M5.9 80 km 151 km
Apr 28, 1992 66 km SSW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.9 132 km 477 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 233 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

6 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 8,000 136 km
1918 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 7.2 m 52 140 km
2002 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 3.0 m 15 111 km
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 32 km
2017 SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.2 m - 39 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake - 97 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Balut (49 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 49 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 64 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 131 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 3.8 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 4.9 in
July 80°F (26°C) 4.3 in
August 80°F (26°C) 3.8 in
September 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in
December 80°F (26°C) 4.2 in

Ilaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.4") and March the driest (3.3").

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