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Weather & Climate in Malway, Philippines

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

Malway has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.8°F
51% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area33.2 sq mi (85.9 km²)
Population Density87/sq mi
Coordinates9.1319°N, 123.2203°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.7"
70% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.41"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 129 km 19 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 96 km 11 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 122 km 19 km
May 15, 2014 51 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M6.3 130 km 15 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 85 km 533 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 85 km 9 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 124 km 658 km
Jul 11, 2003 54 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.9 131 km 33 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 129 km 33 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 107 km 533 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 78 km 15 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 90 km 16 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 125 km 41 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 107 km 10 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 138 km 7 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 95 km 519 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 99 km 12 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 96 km 568 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 92 km 33 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 119 km 10 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 - 162 km
2021 Rai Category 4 109 mph 108 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 286 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 mph 236 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 98 mph 17 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 92 mph 287 km
2006 Utor Category 1 75 mph 295 km
2005 Roke Category 1 52 mph 207 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 187 km
1994 Axel Category 2 86 mph 263 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 160 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 172 km
1990 Mike Category 4 98 mph 164 km
1988 Skip Category 4 69 mph 298 km
1986 Marge Category 1 69 mph 183 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 121 mph 263 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 115 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 104 mph 179 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 96 km
1978 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.0 m - 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (14 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 14 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 143 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 160 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 169 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 1.7 in
March 82°F (28°C) 1.6 in Driest
April 83°F (29°C) 1.9 in
May 84°F (29°C) 4.2 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.4 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
December 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in

Malway has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 81°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.4") and March the driest (1.6").

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