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Weather & Climate in Mambajao, Philippines

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

Mambajao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 161 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 96.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days161 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area34.4 sq mi (89.0 km²)
Population Density293/sq mi
Coordinates9.2504°N, 124.7156°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 96.3"
154% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 12.13"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

657 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 96 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 54 km 30 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 109 km 15 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 131 km 106 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 113 km 235 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 85 km 533 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 58 km 533 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 147 km 29 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 98 km 39 km
Feb 10, 2024 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines M5.8 113 km 32 km
Jul 12, 2019 7 km E of Cantilan, Philippines M5.8 146 km 14 km
Mar 16, 2012 9 km NNE of Dinagat, Philippines M5.8 133 km 18 km
Mar 5, 2017 4 km N of Surigao, Philippines M5.7 107 km 11 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 105 km 9 km
May 10, 2018 19 km SSE of Tubajon, Philippines M5.7 144 km 29 km
Oct 8, 2000 7 km WNW of Talisay, Philippines M5.7 114 km 10 km
Jun 7, 1999 1 km ESE of Aurora, Philippines M5.7 145 km 33 km
May 6, 1991 8 km ENE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.7 142 km 25 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 128 km 16 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

22 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 194 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 93 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 240 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 104 mph 295 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 195 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 91 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 261 km
2006 Utor Category 1 81 mph 239 km
2005 Roke Category 1 63 mph 195 km
1998 Faith Category 1 69 mph 291 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 151 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 46 mph 298 km
1994 Axel Category 3 98 mph 194 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 118 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 86 km
1990 Mike Category 4 104 mph 129 km
1988 Skip Category 4 86 mph 226 km
1987 Phyllis Category 3 86 mph 285 km
1986 Marge Category 1 98 mph 72 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 121 mph 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (7 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 7 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 128 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 170 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 11.3 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 6.5 in
March 77°F (25°C) 6.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 6.0 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 9.3 in
August 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
October 78°F (26°C) 9.6 in
November 77°F (25°C) 10.2 in
December 76°F (25°C) 12.1 in Wettest

Mambajao has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 96.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.1") and April the driest (3.5").

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