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Weather & Climate in Malim, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Malim has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 143 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 113.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 143 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 33.6 sq mi (86.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.4520°N, 123.4312°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
360 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Jul 23, 2010 | 61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines | M7.6 | 106 km | 578 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines | M7.5 | 78 km | 641 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M7.3 | 82 km | 607 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M6.9 | 83 km | 566 km |
| Jul 24, 2010 | 63 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines | M6.6 | 138 km | 553 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 89 km W of Bantogon, Philippines | M6.6 | 103 km | 618 km |
| Oct 4, 2009 | 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M6.6 | 79 km | 620 km |
| Oct 29, 1992 | 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines | M6.2 | 94 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines | M6.0 | 83 km | 658 km |
| May 31, 2010 | 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines | M6.0 | 86 km | 20 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 87 km | 584 km |
| May 10, 2018 | 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 74 km | 535 km |
| May 13, 1994 | 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines | M5.9 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 2022 | Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines | M5.8 | 73 km | 20 km |
| Oct 16, 1993 | 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines | M5.8 | 3 km | 31 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines | M5.8 | 40 km | 602 km |
| Sep 3, 2012 | 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines | M5.8 | 106 km | 12 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 66 km W of Bantogon, Philippines | M5.8 | 101 km | 612 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines | M5.7 | 145 km | 8 km |
| Oct 4, 2009 | 55 km WSW of Gadung, Philippines | M5.6 | 86 km | 640 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 121 mph | 295 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 4 | 98 mph | 157 km |
| 1984 | Ike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 295 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
4 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 | 148 km |
| 1978 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 144 km |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | — | 97 | 122 km |
| 1923 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 10.8 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 14.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 15.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 13.6 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 13.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 12.8 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 10.5 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in |
Malim has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in July to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 113.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.9") and January the driest (3.2").