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Weather & Climate in Malamig, Philippines

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

Malamig 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 164 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 97.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 423 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 Days164 days/yr

Geography

Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Area94.8 sq mi (245.5 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates12.9500°N, 121.3667°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.8"
157% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 15.39"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 14, 1990 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines M7.1 144 km 18 km
Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 72 km 32 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 109 km 110 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 114 km 112 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 136 km 172 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 142 km 129 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 126 km 110 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 102 km 14 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 105 km 121 km
Sep 18, 2009 41 km WSW of Batasan, Philippines M5.9 108 km 12 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 107 km 58 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 104 km 207 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 107 km 152 km
May 12, 2021 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.8 89 km 113 km
Mar 1, 2006 7 km NE of Paluan, Philippines M5.8 108 km 22 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 116 km 121 km
Sep 3, 2002 8 km N of Wawa, Philippines M5.8 93 km 10 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 136 km 21 km
May 4, 2019 8 km SW of San Agustin, Philippines M5.7 80 km 10 km
May 22, 2011 14 km WSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.7 98 km 149 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

60 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 - 294 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 - 269 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 282 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 81 mph 192 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 249 km
2021 Conson Category 1 - 71 km
2020 Goni Category 4 115 mph 109 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 231 km
2020 Molave Category 2 81 mph 25 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 75 mph 150 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 38 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 84 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 115 mph 61 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 98 mph 294 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 58 mph 224 km
2015 Melor Category 4 98 mph 22 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 128 km
2014 Hagupit Category 2 98 mph 188 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 104 mph 150 km
2013 Nari Category 3 81 mph 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 7.3 m 81 72 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 124 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 124 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 73 km
1928 SULU SEA Earthquake - - 79 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 124 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taal (124 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 124 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 125 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 130 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 164 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in
March 81°F (27°C) 1.4 in Driest
April 83°F (28°C) 2.5 in
May 84°F (29°C) 6.7 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 11.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 15.4 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 11.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 11.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 13.0 in
November 80°F (27°C) 10.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in

Malamig has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 97.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.4") and March the driest (1.4").

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