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Weather & Climate in Malay, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Malay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 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 98.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 153.2 sq mi (396.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.9003°N, 121.9091°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
140 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 | 16 km | 18 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines | M5.8 | 53 km | 21 km |
| May 4, 2019 | 8 km SW of San Agustin, Philippines | M5.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 1990 | 41 km SW of Adela, Philippines | M5.7 | 140 km | 27 km |
| Mar 27, 2006 | 0 km NNE of Semirara, Philippines | M5.6 | 59 km | 32 km |
| Sep 29, 2000 | 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines | M5.6 | 55 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines | M5.6 | 35 km | 18 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines | M5.6 | 85 km | 16 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines | M5.5 | 75 km | 23 km |
| May 21, 1992 | 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines | M5.4 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 2016 | 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines | M5.4 | 115 km | 29 km |
| Dec 20, 1994 | 10 km SSW of Malamig, Philippines | M5.3 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2020 | 9 km NE of Banos, Philippines | M5.3 | 137 km | 44 km |
| Feb 27, 2000 | 6 km SSW of Hamtic, Philippines | M5.2 | 140 km | 33 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Mindoro, Philippines | M5.1 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Nov 24, 1994 | 0 km E of Malamig, Philippines | M5.1 | 130 km | 62 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 21 km ESE of Alcantara, Philippines | M5.1 | 46 km | 22 km |
| Jun 6, 1991 | 47 km WSW of Adela, Philippines | M5.0 | 145 km | 18 km |
| Dec 13, 1994 | 4 km WSW of Pambisan, Philippines | M5.0 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 2 km WNW of Libacao, Philippines | M5.0 | 61 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
49 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 1 | — | 167 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 109 mph | 202 km |
| 2021 | Conson | Category 1 | — | 179 km |
| 2020 | Goni | Category 5 | 115 mph | 203 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 2 | 81 mph | 145 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 2 | 81 mph | 171 km |
| 2019 | Kammuri | Category 4 | 104 mph | 137 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 16 km |
| 2016 | Nock-ten | Category 4 | 115 mph | 168 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 116 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 4 | 98 mph | 218 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 2 | 98 mph | 171 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 104 mph | 56 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 2 | 75 mph | 258 km |
| 2009 | Mirinae | Category 1 | — | 296 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 62 km |
| 2006 | Durian | Category 4 | 104 mph | 178 km |
| 2006 | Xangsane | Category 4 | 98 mph | 208 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 3 | 86 mph | 30 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 2 | 63 mph | 120 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1948 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | — | 74 | 137 km |
| 1928 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Silay (191 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 10.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 13.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 25.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 21.1 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 17.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 17.0 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 15.2 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 10.5 in |
Malay has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 147.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (25.6") and March the driest (2.4").