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Weather & Climate in Macalelon, Philippines

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

Macalelon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days194 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area47.9 sq mi (124.1 km²)
Population Density126/sq mi
Coordinates13.7469°N, 122.1386°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.3"
106% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.97"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 118 km 32 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 147 km 121 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 130 km 14 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 146 km 207 km
May 12, 2021 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.8 141 km 113 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 97 km 22 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 102 km 18 km
Apr 3, 2005 9 km NNW of Odala, Philippines M5.6 146 km 129 km
Feb 3, 2000 19 km SE of Laiya, Philippines M5.5 67 km 33 km
Nov 15, 1994 11 km WSW of Victoria, Philippines M5.5 124 km 21 km
Apr 8, 2017 3 km S of Talaga, Philippines M5.5 131 km 10 km
Feb 9, 2005 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.5 146 km 102 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km N of Balatero, Philippines M5.4 133 km 33 km
Mar 12, 1997 2 km WNW of San Teodoro, Philippines M5.4 129 km 33 km
Aug 1, 2000 34 km ENE of Karligan, Philippines M5.4 147 km 60 km
Mar 16, 2019 9 km NW of Balatero, Philippines M5.4 139 km 119 km
Nov 18, 1994 19 km S of Aurora, Philippines M5.4 137 km 20 km
Aug 9, 1996 1 km SW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.4 139 km 130 km
Apr 12, 2003 7 km E of Hukay, Philippines M5.4 148 km 131 km
Apr 4, 2017 2 km N of Talahib Payap, Philippines M5.3 109 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 - 172 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 - 299 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 121 mph 162 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 98 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 265 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 285 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 145 km
2021 Conson Category 1 - 55 km
2020 Goni Category 5 115 mph 8 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 128 km
2020 Molave Category 2 81 mph 71 km
2020 Vongfong Category 2 81 mph 78 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 72 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 195 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 115 mph 39 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 177 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 115 mph 251 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 91 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 32 km
2014 Hagupit Category 2 98 mph 140 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 7.3 m 81 118 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 127 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 127 km
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 81 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 126 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - 1 108 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 127 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Banahaw (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 80 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 100 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 120 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 127 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 135 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 2.5 in
March 80°F (27°C) 2.3 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 83°F (29°C) 4.4 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.0 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 11.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 10.8 in

Macalelon has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 78.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.0") and April the driest (2.2").

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