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Weather & Climate in Magugpo Poblacion, Philippines

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

Magugpo Poblacion 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 173 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 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 Days173 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area125.0 sq mi (323.7 km²)
Population Density1,866/sq mi
Coordinates7.4475°N, 125.8046°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.8"
136% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.78"
Driest Month (Mar) 5.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,482 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 105 km 33 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 109 km 33 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 96 km 33 km
Aug 11, 2021 60 km ENE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M7.1 148 km 55 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 88 km 59 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 121 km 32 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 119 km 36 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 120 km 44 km
Jan 2, 2001 51 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M6.4 135 km 33 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 128 km 138 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 141 km 15 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 123 km 65 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 117 km 51 km
May 31, 2019 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.1 150 km 99 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 128 km 19 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 130 km 87 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 43 km 19 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 108 km 16 km
Apr 5, 2018 43 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines M6.0 127 km 34 km
Apr 20, 2022 50 km ESE of Manay, Philippines M6.0 135 km 19 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

5 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 284 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 41 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 221 km
1986 Marge Category 2 98 mph 232 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 232 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 109 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 139 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 99 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m 122 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 130 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 28 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 78 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 145 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 8.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in
March 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 8.8 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
October 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
November 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
December 80°F (27°C) 7.1 in

Magugpo Poblacion has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.8") and March the driest (5.5").

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