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Weather & Climate in Kalawit, Philippines

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

Kalawit has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 93.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above US avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days166 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area49.6 sq mi (128.4 km²)
Population Density171/sq mi
Coordinates8.0667°N, 122.5167°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 93.4"
146% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.60"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

169 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Apr 13, 2016 15 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M6.0 62 km 17 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 133 km 658 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 75 km 33 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 122 km 31 km
Feb 23, 1991 44 km WNW of Kalawit, Philippines M5.7 44 km 54 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines M5.6 51 km 36 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 113 km 12 km
Jan 7, 2019 27 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M5.5 66 km 19 km
Oct 13, 1993 64 km NW of Malayal, Philippines M5.5 126 km 44 km
Sep 8, 2000 11 km NW of Dulian, Philippines M5.5 109 km 33 km
Jan 23, 2025 8 km E of Siocon, Philippines M5.4 53 km 62 km
Oct 2, 2012 15 km NNW of Dumingag, Philippines M5.3 89 km 52 km
Feb 28, 1993 74 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M5.3 89 km 32 km
Aug 2, 2015 2 km SSW of Lapase, Philippines M5.2 148 km 603 km
Mar 1, 2004 15 km NNE of Dumingag, Philippines M5.1 102 km 10 km
Jun 14, 2020 45 km W of Siocon, Philippines M5.1 98 km 10 km
Feb 6, 2002 27 km WSW of Bonawon, Philippines M5.1 106 km 33 km
Mar 31, 2000 22 km ESE of San Pablo, Philippines M5.1 136 km 678 km
Jun 15, 2006 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines M5.0 49 km 42 km
Feb 7, 1992 19 km W of Siocon, Philippines M5.0 73 km 39 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 — 260 km
2021 Rai Category 4 109 mph 226 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 81 mph 135 km
1990 Mike Category 4 98 mph 293 km
1984 Ike Category 3 86 mph 254 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.0 m — 24 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (150 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.8 in
May 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 12.6 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 12.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 12.1 in
September 80°F (27°C) 12.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 11.6 in
November 80°F (27°C) 8.8 in
December 80°F (27°C) 4.4 in

Kalawit has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 93.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.6") and February the driest (2.1").

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