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Weather & Climate in Malvar, Philippines

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

Malvar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 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 59.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 689 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Area16.3 sq mi (42.1 km²)
Population Density1,838/sq mi
Coordinates14.0447°N, 121.1586°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.0"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 59 km 32 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 60 km 110 km
Oct 9, 2003 18 km WSW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.2 136 km 33 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 57 km 112 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 46 km 172 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 55 km 129 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 140 km 70 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 123 km 22 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 140 km 33 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 83 km 115 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 120 km 16 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 56 km 121 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 56 km 207 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 57 km 110 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 39 km 14 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 127 km 59 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 62 km 152 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 103 km 58 km
May 12, 2021 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.8 62 km 113 km
Sep 3, 2002 8 km N of Wawa, Philippines M5.8 72 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

79 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 - 217 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 - 280 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 201 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 101 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 279 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 131 km
2021 Conson Category 1 - 84 km
2020 Goni Category 4 115 mph 50 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 118 km
2020 Molave Category 2 81 mph 105 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 75 mph 186 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 96 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 190 km
2018 Yutu Category 2 81 mph 297 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 197 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 98 mph 63 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 58 mph 238 km
2015 Melor Category 4 98 mph 77 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 115 mph 219 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 16 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 7.3 m 81 59 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 19 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 19 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 63 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - 1 63 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 19 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 19 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Pablo Volcanic Field (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 17 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 19 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 35 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 43 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 91 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 111 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 136 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in
May 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 9.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 12.9 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 12.2 in
September 80°F (26°C) 11.2 in
October 80°F (26°C) 9.7 in
November 79°F (26°C) 7.9 in
December 78°F (25°C) 4.7 in

Malvar has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 78.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.9") and February the driest (0.7").

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