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Weather & Climate in Malinaw, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Malinaw has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 128 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 114.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.2°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 128 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 276.6 sq mi (716.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.8250°N, 125.1931°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,015 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Feb 18, 1991 | 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines | M7.0 | 142 km | 24 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines | M6.8 | 117 km | 26 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines | M6.8 | 139 km | 36 km |
| Sep 20, 1996 | 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines | M6.6 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines | M6.6 | 118 km | 30 km |
| Sep 20, 1996 | 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines | M6.6 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines | M6.5 | 125 km | 106 km |
| Feb 10, 2017 | 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines | M6.5 | 124 km | 15 km |
| Sep 20, 1996 | 26 km SE of Union, Philippines | M6.4 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Sep 28, 1996 | 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines | M6.3 | 136 km | 235 km |
| Nov 2, 2012 | 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines | M6.1 | 115 km | 37 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines | M6.0 | 150 km | 533 km |
| Jan 27, 1996 | 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines | M6.0 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines | M5.9 | 66 km | 39 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines | M5.9 | 116 km | 533 km |
| Mar 30, 1994 | 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines | M5.9 | 118 km | 40 km |
| Sep 4, 2016 | 7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines | M5.8 | 90 km | 16 km |
| Feb 10, 2024 | 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines | M5.8 | 44 km | 32 km |
| Jul 27, 2020 | 3 km N of La Paz, Philippines | M5.8 | 120 km | 43 km |
| Sep 5, 1990 | 21 km ENE of Hinatuan, Philippines | M5.8 | 150 km | 84 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | - | 231 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 5 | 121 mph | 131 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 2 | 86 mph | 270 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 144 mph | 233 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 5 | 115 mph | 73 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 1 | 86 mph | 289 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 1 | 69 mph | 277 km |
| 2005 | Roke | Category 1 | 63 mph | 246 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 2 | 63 mph | 194 km |
| 1994 | Axel | Category 4 | 98 mph | 224 km |
| 1994 | Owen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 153 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 69 mph | 107 km |
| 1990 | Mike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 173 km |
| 1988 | Skip | Category 4 | 86 mph | 247 km |
| 1986 | Marge | Category 2 | 98 mph | 100 km |
| 1984 | Agnes | Category 4 | 121 mph | 272 km |
| 1984 | Ike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 103 km |
| 1982 | Nelson | Category 3 | 115 mph | 175 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.1 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1990 | PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 2.1 m | 6 | 117 km |
| 2023 | E. MINDANAO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (71 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 71 km |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 162 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 12.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 8.5 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | Driest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 9.7 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 9.4 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 12.3 in |
Malinaw has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 114.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.8") and April the driest (6.0").