All Countries
Weather & Climate in MacArthur, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
MacArthur 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 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 117.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 134 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 22.2 sq mi (57.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.8347°N, 124.9953°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,387 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Oct 15, 2013 | 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines | M7.1 | 143 km | 19 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines | M6.9 | 149 km | 20 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines | M6.8 | 125 km | 26 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines | M6.8 | 136 km | 17 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines | M6.6 | 130 km | 30 km |
| Feb 10, 2017 | 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines | M6.5 | 115 km | 15 km |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines | M6.5 | 52 km | 9 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines | M6.5 | 144 km | 106 km |
| May 8, 1995 | 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines | M6.4 | 127 km | 12 km |
| Oct 2, 1996 | 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines | M6.4 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 2019 | 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines | M6.4 | 105 km | 56 km |
| Sep 28, 1996 | 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines | M6.3 | 98 km | 235 km |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines | M6.1 | 123 km | 32 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines | M6.1 | 125 km | 71 km |
| Mar 8, 2019 | 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines | M6.0 | 121 km | 30 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines | M6.0 | 147 km | 28 km |
| Aug 26, 1999 | 39 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines | M5.9 | 122 km | 63 km |
| Jul 5, 1994 | 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines | M5.9 | 57 km | 29 km |
| Jul 10, 2017 | 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines | M5.8 | 29 km | 7 km |
| Aug 8, 1996 | 22 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines | M5.8 | 147 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
47 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | — | 34 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 5 | 121 mph | 259 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 5 | 121 mph | 94 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 3 | 98 mph | 152 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 1 | 81 mph | 286 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 231 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 64 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 5 | 121 mph | 297 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 198 km |
| 2015 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 69 mph | 147 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 4 | 109 mph | 119 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 4 | 98 mph | 219 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 144 mph | 28 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 3 | 81 mph | 257 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 86 km |
| 2006 | Durian | Category 4 | 121 mph | 285 km |
| 2006 | Xangsane | Category 4 | 98 mph | 193 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 1 | 81 mph | 66 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 1 | 63 mph | 160 km |
| 2005 | Roke | Category 1 | 63 mph | 28 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2022 | ABUYOG, LEYTE | Meteorological | 12.0 m | 170 | 14 km |
| 1990 | PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 2.1 m | 6 | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 13 km |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 66 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 92 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 185 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 13.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 10.4 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.8 in | Driest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 15.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 14.7 in |
MacArthur has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 117.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.6") and August the driest (6.8").