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Weather & Climate in Malalag, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Malalag has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.4°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 71.9 sq mi (186.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 86/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.5958°N, 125.3992°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,551 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Mar 5, 2002 | Mindanao, Philippines | M7.5 | 142 km | 31 km |
| Jan 1, 2001 | 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines | M7.5 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 2021 | 60 km ENE of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M7.1 | 146 km | 55 km |
| May 11, 1993 | 3 km E of Manay, Philippines | M7.0 | 147 km | 59 km |
| Apr 28, 2017 | 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines | M6.9 | 127 km | 26 km |
| Jan 1, 2002 | 3 km S of Lais, Philippines | M6.3 | 43 km | 138 km |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines | M6.3 | 121 km | 65 km |
| Feb 16, 2013 | 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.1 | 95 km | 105 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines | M6.1 | 121 km | 59 km |
| Feb 12, 2007 | 62 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.1 | 137 km | 24 km |
| May 31, 2019 | 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M6.1 | 124 km | 99 km |
| Mar 8, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines | M6.0 | 148 km | 23 km |
| Oct 17, 1996 | 41 km SE of Caburan, Philippines | M6.0 | 116 km | 117 km |
| Feb 7, 2021 | 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines | M6.0 | 38 km | 16 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines | M6.0 | 147 km | 19 km |
| Nov 21, 1996 | 27 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines | M5.9 | 118 km | 53 km |
| Nov 22, 1993 | 53 km S of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M5.9 | 122 km | 38 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines | M5.9 | 124 km | 16 km |
| Jul 6, 1994 | 27 km E of Mangili, Philippines | M5.9 | 90 km | 151 km |
| Jun 13, 1990 | 24 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M5.8 | 113 km | 77 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 | 145 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
8 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 | 149 km |
| 2002 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 15 | 142 km |
| 1917 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 7 | 80 km |
| 2017 | SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 127 km |
| 1970 | PHILIPPINE TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 145 km |
| 2021 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 149 km |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | — | 97 | 128 km |
| 1924 | E. MINDANAO ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (44 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 44 km |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 46 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 113 km |
| Balut | Stratovolcano | 862 m (2,828 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in |
Malalag has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 61.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.5") and March the driest (3.9").