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Weather & Climate in Magsaysay, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Magsaysay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 90.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 55.3 sq mi (143.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.0208°N, 125.1825°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,249 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Feb 18, 1991 | 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines | M7.0 | 144 km | 24 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines | M6.8 | 98 km | 26 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines | M6.8 | 150 km | 36 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines | M6.6 | 99 km | 30 km |
| Sep 20, 1996 | 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines | M6.6 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 1996 | 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines | M6.6 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Feb 10, 2017 | 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines | M6.5 | 103 km | 15 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines | M6.5 | 108 km | 106 km |
| Sep 20, 1996 | 26 km SE of Union, Philippines | M6.4 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Sep 28, 1996 | 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines | M6.3 | 115 km | 235 km |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines | M6.1 | 149 km | 32 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines | M6.1 | 141 km | 71 km |
| Nov 2, 2012 | 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines | M6.1 | 110 km | 37 km |
| Jan 27, 1996 | 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines | M6.0 | 137 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines | M6.0 | 141 km | 533 km |
| Mar 30, 1994 | 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines | M5.9 | 118 km | 40 km |
| Mar 26, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines | M5.9 | 53 km | 39 km |
| Nov 4, 1996 | 16 km ENE of Union, Philippines | M5.9 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines | M5.9 | 110 km | 533 km |
| Jan 6, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Mabahin, Philippines | M5.8 | 111 km | 32 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
19 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | — | 209 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 5 | 121 mph | 109 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 2 | 92 mph | 249 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 144 mph | 213 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 5 | 115 mph | 94 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 2 | 92 mph | 269 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 1 | 75 mph | 256 km |
| 2005 | Roke | Category 1 | 63 mph | 224 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 2 | 63 mph | 174 km |
| 1994 | Axel | Category 4 | 98 mph | 203 km |
| 1994 | Owen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 131 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 69 mph | 88 km |
| 1990 | Mike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 153 km |
| 1988 | Skip | Category 4 | 86 mph | 227 km |
| 1987 | Phyllis | Category 2 | 86 mph | 300 km |
| 1986 | Marge | Category 2 | 98 mph | 79 km |
| 1984 | Agnes | Category 4 | 121 mph | 252 km |
| 1984 | Ike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 83 km |
| 1982 | Nelson | Category 3 | 115 mph | 154 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.1 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1990 | PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 2.1 m | 6 | 98 km |
| 2023 | E. MINDANAO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 60 km |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 141 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 15.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | Driest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 9.0 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 14.2 in |
Magsaysay has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in February to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 114.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (15.5") and April the driest (5.9").