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Weather & Climate in Malitbog, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Malitbog has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 142 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 112.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 142 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 29.0 sq mi (75.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 97/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.1602°N, 125.0008°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,456 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Oct 15, 2013 | 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines | M7.1 | 102 km | 19 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines | M6.8 | 56 km | 26 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines | M6.6 | 64 km | 30 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines | M6.5 | 95 km | 106 km |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines | M6.5 | 115 km | 9 km |
| Feb 10, 2017 | 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines | M6.5 | 57 km | 15 km |
| Sep 28, 1996 | 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines | M6.3 | 43 km | 235 km |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines | M6.1 | 97 km | 32 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines | M6.1 | 94 km | 71 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines | M6.0 | 144 km | 533 km |
| Mar 8, 2019 | 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines | M6.0 | 113 km | 30 km |
| Aug 26, 1999 | 39 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines | M5.9 | 113 km | 63 km |
| Jul 5, 1994 | 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines | M5.9 | 46 km | 29 km |
| Mar 26, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines | M5.9 | 121 km | 39 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines | M5.9 | 141 km | 533 km |
| Nov 4, 1996 | 16 km ENE of Union, Philippines | M5.9 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2017 | 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines | M5.8 | 95 km | 7 km |
| Mar 16, 2012 | 9 km NNE of Dinagat, Philippines | M5.8 | 71 km | 18 km |
| Jul 12, 2019 | 7 km E of Cantilan, Philippines | M5.8 | 147 km | 14 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 7 km WNW of Talisay, Philippines | M5.7 | 70 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
37 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 2 | — | 89 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 5 | 121 mph | 21 km |
| 2020 | Vongfong | Category 3 | 98 mph | 227 km |
| 2019 | Phanfone | Category 3 | 92 mph | 138 km |
| 2015 | Melor | Category 4 | 109 mph | 272 km |
| 2015 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 69 mph | 212 km |
| 2014 | Hagupit | Category 4 | 109 mph | 194 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 2 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 5 | 144 mph | 96 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 5 | 115 mph | 190 km |
| 2008 | Fengshen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 155 km |
| 2006 | Xangsane | Category 3 | 86 mph | 264 km |
| 2006 | Utor | Category 1 | 81 mph | 138 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 1 | 63 mph | 229 km |
| 2005 | Roke | Category 1 | 63 mph | 96 km |
| 2004 | Nida | Category 5 | 109 mph | 247 km |
| 2000 | Xangsane | Category 1 | 63 mph | 291 km |
| 1998 | Faith | Category 1 | 75 mph | 185 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 2 | 63 mph | 50 km |
| 1995 | Sibyl | Category 2 | 52 mph | 194 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2022 | ABUYOG, LEYTE | Meteorological | 12.0 m | 170 | 62 km |
| 1990 | PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 2.1 m | 6 | 56 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cabalían (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 28 km |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 112 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 160 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 15.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 10.2 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 8.3 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Driest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.6 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 9.6 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 13.4 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 15.0 in |
Malitbog has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 112.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (15.1") and April the driest (5.4").