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Weather & Climate in Margen, Philippines

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

Margen has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 93.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days166 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area236.9 sq mi (613.6 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates11.0172°N, 124.5283°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 93.6"
146% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 11.93"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.41"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 134 km 19 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 142 km 26 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 144 km 30 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 16 km 9 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 110 km 56 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 133 km 33 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 137 km 10 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 143 km 235 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 108 km 29 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 28 km 7 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 144 km 10 km
May 6, 1991 8 km ENE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.7 113 km 25 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 36 km 33 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 123 km 9 km
Jan 17, 2012 19 km E of Salcedo, Philippines M5.7 144 km 20 km
May 3, 2024 27 km SSW of Balangiga, Philippines M5.7 90 km 10 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 135 km 7 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 109 km 30 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 23 km 12 km
Oct 24, 1993 16 km SW of Cabay, Philippines M5.6 101 km 49 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 - 17 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 269 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 108 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 288 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 138 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 267 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 210 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 59 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 276 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 176 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 170 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 109 mph 100 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 208 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 30 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 81 mph 262 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 mph 71 km
2006 Durian Category 4 121 mph 265 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 98 mph 196 km
2006 Utor Category 2 81 mph 52 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 63 mph 154 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

3 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 65 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 142 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 42 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 56 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 111 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 144 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 146 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 8.8 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 6.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in
April 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
November 80°F (26°C) 11.9 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 10.1 in

Margen has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 93.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.9") and April the driest (4.4").

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