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Weather & Climate in Magalalag, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Magalalag has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 80.5°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 55.9 sq mi (144.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.5773°N, 121.7350°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
457 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 27, 2022 | 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines | M7.0 | 97 km | 34 km |
| Jul 17, 1990 | 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines | M6.5 | 145 km | 23 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines | M6.3 | 107 km | 15 km |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines | M5.9 | 143 km | 32 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | Luzon, Philippines | M5.8 | 97 km | 17 km |
| Jun 5, 1995 | 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines | M5.8 | 134 km | 48 km |
| Apr 8, 1997 | 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines | M5.8 | 117 km | 71 km |
| Mar 13, 2001 | 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines | M5.7 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jan 13, 2008 | 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines | M5.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2000 | 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines | M5.7 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines | M5.7 | 142 km | 64 km |
| Oct 7, 2012 | 16 km E of Pagudpud, Philippines | M5.6 | 136 km | 40 km |
| Jul 16, 1990 | 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines | M5.6 | 145 km | 16 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines | M5.6 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 2 km SE of Claveria, Philippines | M5.5 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2001 | 19 km SE of Bantay, Philippines | M5.5 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Apr 24, 2001 | 9 km ESE of Davila, Philippines | M5.5 | 150 km | 51 km |
| Jun 9, 2016 | 5 km WNW of Uddiawan, Philippines | M5.4 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 16 km SW of Claveria, Philippines | M5.4 | 131 km | 44 km |
| Jan 8, 1993 | 21 km NW of Kabugao, Philippines | M5.4 | 98 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
115 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 5 | — | 192 km |
| 2025 | Fung-wong | Category 4 | — | 162 km |
| 2025 | Co-may | Category 1 | — | 289 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 1 | — | 98 km |
| 2024 | Krathon | Category 4 | 109 mph | 268 km |
| 2024 | Yinxing | Category 4 | 115 mph | 116 km |
| 2024 | Man-yi | Category 4 | 115 mph | 163 km |
| 2024 | Usagi | Category 4 | 109 mph | 53 km |
| 2024 | Ewiniar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 227 km |
| 2024 | Toraji | Category 1 | 81 mph | 93 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 5 | 121 mph | 138 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 4 | 115 mph | 151 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 5 | 109 mph | 267 km |
| 2022 | Ma-on | Category 1 | — | 50 km |
| 2022 | Nesat | Category 1 | 63 mph | 290 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 5 | 132 mph | 175 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 81 mph | 279 km |
| 2019 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 114 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 5 | 127 mph | 59 km |
| 2018 | Yutu | Category 4 | 92 mph | 99 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1988 | NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 138 km |
| 1968 | E. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 270 | 130 km |
| 2022 | N. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 11 | 97 km |
| 1983 | LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 16 | 118 km |
| 1627 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ambalatungan Group | Compound | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Cagua | Stratovolcano | 1,133 m (3,717 ft) | 1860 | 83 km |
| Camiguin de Babuyanes | Stratovolcano | 712 m (2,336 ft) | 1857 | 140 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 8.6 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 12.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in |
Magalalag has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 75°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 67.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.5") and February the driest (0.8").