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Weather & Climate in Malayal, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Malayal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 1,693.1 sq mi (4,385.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.2080°N, 121.9420°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
55 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Apr 13, 2016 | 15 km NW of Siocon, Philippines | M6.0 | 66 km | 17 km |
| Feb 23, 1991 | 44 km WNW of Kalawit, Philippines | M5.7 | 109 km | 54 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines | M5.6 | 71 km | 36 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 64 km NW of Malayal, Philippines | M5.5 | 65 km | 44 km |
| Sep 8, 2000 | 11 km NW of Dulian, Philippines | M5.5 | 17 km | 33 km |
| Jan 7, 2019 | 27 km NW of Siocon, Philippines | M5.5 | 73 km | 19 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 8 km E of Siocon, Philippines | M5.4 | 62 km | 62 km |
| Nov 29, 1994 | 80 km SSE of Olutanga, Philippines | M5.3 | 146 km | 38 km |
| Feb 28, 1993 | 74 km NW of Siocon, Philippines | M5.3 | 118 km | 32 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 45 km W of Siocon, Philippines | M5.1 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 1992 | 19 km W of Siocon, Philippines | M5.0 | 56 km | 39 km |
| Jun 15, 2006 | 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines | M5.0 | 72 km | 42 km |
| Dec 18, 1990 | 33 km NNW of Kalawit, Philippines | M4.9 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Mar 3, 2020 | 18 km W of Siocon, Philippines | M4.9 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 21 km SSE of Olutanga, Philippines | M4.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2016 | 30 km WSW of Siraway, Philippines | M4.7 | 37 km | 37 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 36 km WNW of Siocon, Philippines | M4.7 | 66 km | 42 km |
| Oct 1, 1997 | 26 km ENE of Landang Laum, Philippines | M4.7 | 62 km | 33 km |
| May 17, 1994 | 3 km W of Lapuyan, Philippines | M4.7 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Sep 6, 1996 | 83 km SSE of Olutanga, Philippines | M4.7 | 148 km | 600 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 3 | 81 mph | 241 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1897 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | 13 | 135 km |
| 1978 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.0 m | - | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 8.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 8.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in |
Malayal has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 66.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.3") and February the driest (2.1").