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Weather & Climate in Malabog, Philippines

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

Malabog has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 320 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 87.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Area74.8 sq mi (193.6 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates13.1738°N, 123.6865°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.5"
130% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 19.65"
Driest Month (Apr) 6.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

407 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.

Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 113 km 16 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 120 km 10 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 65 km 76 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 98 km 8 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 104 km 10 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 138 km 33 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 113 km 27 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 114 km 10 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 86 km 18 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 146 km 33 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 58 km 40 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 124 km 48 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 91 km 37 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 148 km 30 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 83 km 18 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 91 km 22 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 79 km 44 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 72 km 33 km
Feb 2, 2015 29 km NE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.4 131 km 17 km
May 23, 2003 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 141 km 25 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 - 141 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 - 243 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 117 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 250 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 75 mph 270 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 203 km
2021 Conson Category 1 - 218 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 38 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 65 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 149 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 51 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 22 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 167 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 48 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 153 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 46 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 109 mph 292 km
2015 Noul Category 4 104 mph 252 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 - 298 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 99 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 120 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake - - 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (33 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 33 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 60 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 63 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 12.3 in
February 75°F (24°C) 7.8 in Coldest
March 77°F (25°C) 7.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 10.6 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 9.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 11.0 in
October 78°F (26°C) 14.6 in
November 77°F (25°C) 18.9 in
December 76°F (24°C) 19.7 in Wettest

Malabog has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 135.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (19.7") and April the driest (6.2").

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