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Weather & Climate in Maasim, Philippines

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

Maasim has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 329 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 91.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Area28.6 sq mi (74.0 km²)
Population Density125/sq mi
Coordinates14.9955°N, 121.0308°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.7"
141% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 22.60"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

861 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 78 km 25 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 147 km 110 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 141 km 112 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 114 km 172 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 128 km 33 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 111 km 70 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 116 km 129 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 56 km 22 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 109 km 115 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 147 km 207 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 137 km 14 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 133 km 110 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 106 km 35 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 150 km 152 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 88 km 59 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 146 km 121 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 137 km 121 km
Oct 18, 2009 14 km S of Calatagan, Philippines M5.7 149 km 156 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 65 km 10 km
Apr 9, 1993 2 km ENE of Gutad, Philippines M5.6 56 km 34 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 145 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 207 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 202 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 126 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 103 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 192 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 268 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 46 km
2021 Conson Category 1 181 km
2020 Goni Category 4 115 mph 136 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 31 km
2020 Molave Category 2 81 mph 212 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 75 mph 261 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 200 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 75 mph 285 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 92 mph 190 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 114 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 98 mph 148 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 58 mph 299 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 115 mph 119 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.7 m (15 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 111 km
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 114 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 111 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 78 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 75 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 142 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 111 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 39 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 69 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 74 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 75 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 79 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 102 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 111 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 114 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in
February 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 1.2 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in
May 83°F (28°C) 8.5 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 14.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 21.5 in
August 80°F (27°C) 22.6 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 17.7 in
October 80°F (26°C) 9.2 in
November 78°F (26°C) 6.0 in
December 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in Coldest

Maasim has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in December to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 109.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (22.6") and February the driest (0.8").

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