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Weather & Climate in Locmayan, Philippines

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

Locmayan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days178 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area52.9 sq mi (137.1 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates10.4726°N, 122.5190°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.3"
148% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 15.55"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

328 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 92 km 11 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 114 km 19 km
May 15, 2014 51 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M6.3 131 km 15 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 91 km 9 km
May 12, 1997 43 km SW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.9 100 km 33 km
Jul 11, 2003 54 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.9 137 km 33 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 95 km 15 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 55 km 41 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 149 km 16 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 91 km 16 km
Jun 14, 1990 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines M5.6 148 km 18 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 88 km 10 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 98 km 23 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 71 km 33 km
Nov 9, 1996 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.4 92 km 33 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 90 km 10 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 84 km 33 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 55 km 14 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 60 km 29 km
Feb 8, 2012 12 km ESE of Hibaiyo, Philippines M5.3 103 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 8 km
2021 Rai Category 4 109 mph 42 km
2020 Vongfong Category 2 81 mph 264 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 294 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 148 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 270 km
2014 Hagupit Category 2 98 mph 254 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 mph 104 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 81 mph 130 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 160 km
2006 Utor Category 3 86 mph 159 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 63 mph 274 km
2005 Roke Category 1 52 mph 148 km
2004 Muifa Category 1 63 mph 278 km
1998 Faith Category 1 75 mph 171 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 53 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 58 mph 274 km
1994 Axel Category 1 75 mph 149 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 151 km
1993 Manny Category 4 86 mph 219 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 92 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 41 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 67 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 82 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 84 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 154 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 1.5 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.9 in
May 84°F (29°C) 6.5 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 13.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 15.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 15.6 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 13.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
December 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in

Locmayan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 94.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.6") and February the driest (1.1").

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