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Weather & Climate in Magatos, Philippines

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

Magatos 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 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 92.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 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 Days168 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area200.9 sq mi (520.3 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates7.5556°N, 125.7267°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.6"
144% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.08"
Driest Month (Jul) 6.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,327 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 119 km 33 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 121 km 33 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 107 km 33 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 100 km 59 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 120 km 32 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 114 km 36 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 116 km 44 km
Jan 2, 2001 51 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M6.4 149 km 33 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 138 km 65 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 140 km 138 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 142 km 15 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 118 km 51 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 144 km 87 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 139 km 19 km
Apr 20, 2022 50 km ESE of Manay, Philippines M6.0 147 km 19 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 42 km 19 km
Apr 5, 2018 43 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines M6.0 141 km 34 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 111 km 16 km
Aug 19, 1993 27 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M5.9 126 km 31 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 37 km 16 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 274 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 33 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 294 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 212 km
1990 Mike Category 4 109 mph 299 km
1986 Marge Category 2 98 mph 222 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 222 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 6.0 m 121 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 134 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 110 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m 136 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 145 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (40 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 40 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 81 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 10.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 8.1 in
March 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in
April 82°F (28°C) 7.3 in
May 83°F (28°C) 8.7 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
November 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
December 80°F (27°C) 8.3 in

Magatos has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 92.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.1") and July the driest (6.1").

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