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Weather & Climate in Malusac, Philippines

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Malusac has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 332 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 70.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area60.1 sq mi (155.8 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates14.8584°N, 120.6212°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.4"
85% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 25.63"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,049 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 109 km 25 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 138 km 33 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 129 km 110 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 96 km 172 km
Oct 9, 2003 18 km WSW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.2 143 km 33 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 122 km 112 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 82 km 33 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 64 km 70 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 93 km 129 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 16 km 22 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 129 km 16 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 75 km 115 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 136 km 10 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 140 km 28 km
Jan 24, 1990 78 km WSW of San Nicolas, Philippines M5.9 131 km 23 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 112 km 110 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 42 km 59 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 132 km 152 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 63 km 35 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 130 km 121 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

80 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 - 165 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 - 240 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 - 298 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 - 175 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 156 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 141 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 226 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 50 km
2021 Conson Category 1 - 191 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 38 km
2020 Goni Category 3 69 mph 150 km
2020 Molave Category 2 81 mph 197 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 75 mph 283 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 86 mph 257 km
2019 Kammuri Category 3 92 mph 180 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 92 mph 199 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 128 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 98 mph 123 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 58 mph 260 km
2015 Melor Category 4 98 mph 112 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.7 m (15 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 103 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 103 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 109 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 138 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - 1 103 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 103 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Natib (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 28 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 40 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 40 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 42 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 85 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 103 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 110 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 127 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
April 85°F (29°C) 1.4 in Warmest
May 85°F (29°C) 7.9 in
June 83°F (28°C) 13.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 21.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 25.6 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 15.6 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
November 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
December 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in

Malusac has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 100.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (25.6") and February the driest (0.3").

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