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Weather & Climate in Maitum, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maitum has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 201 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 112.2 sq mi (290.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.0392°N, 124.4986°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,034 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Jul 23, 2010 | 61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines | M7.6 | 124 km | 578 km |
| Mar 5, 2002 | Mindanao, Philippines | M7.5 | 28 km | 31 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M7.3 | 142 km | 607 km |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 106 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines | M7.1 | 149 km | 640 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M6.9 | 119 km | 566 km |
| Apr 28, 2017 | 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines | M6.9 | 87 km | 26 km |
| Oct 4, 2009 | 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M6.6 | 146 km | 620 km |
| Jul 24, 2010 | 63 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines | M6.6 | 110 km | 553 km |
| Jan 1, 2002 | 3 km S of Lais, Philippines | M6.3 | 131 km | 138 km |
| Oct 29, 1992 | 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines | M6.2 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Feb 16, 2013 | 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.1 | 141 km | 105 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines | M6.1 | 81 km | 59 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 49 km SW of Palimbang, Philippines | M6.1 | 76 km | 531 km |
| May 31, 2010 | 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines | M6.0 | 114 km | 20 km |
| Feb 7, 2021 | 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines | M6.0 | 105 km | 16 km |
| Mar 8, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines | M6.0 | 31 km | 23 km |
| Jan 21, 2005 | 34 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines | M5.9 | 126 km | 175 km |
| Apr 28, 1992 | 66 km SSW of Malisbeng, Philippines | M5.9 | 69 km | 477 km |
| May 18, 1999 | 74 km SSW of Palimbang, Philippines | M5.9 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines | M5.9 | 45 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 5 | 115 mph | 247 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1976 | MORO GULF | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 8,000 | 53 km |
| 1918 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 7.2 m | 52 | 79 km |
| 2002 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 15 | 28 km |
| 1917 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 7 | 56 km |
| 2017 | SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 87 km |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | - | 97 | 79 km |
| 1923 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | - | - | 75 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 73 km |
| Balut | Stratovolcano | 862 m (2,828 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 7.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 8.6 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in |
Maitum has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 74.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (3.6").