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Weather & Climate in Marihatag, Philippines

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

Marihatag has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 104 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 171.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days104 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area120.7 sq mi (312.5 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates8.8059°N, 126.2966°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 171.7"
352% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 29.57"
Driest Month (Aug) 7.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,596 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 21 km 24 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 78 km 32 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 50 km 36 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 72 km 33 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 73 km 33 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 58 km 44 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 123 km 106 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 88 km 33 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 55 km 14 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 89 km 15 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 87 km 51 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 48 km 37 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 109 km 33 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 76 km 33 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 121 km 19 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 106 km 33 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 44 km 33 km
Mar 30, 1994 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines M5.9 22 km 40 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 148 km 16 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 91 km 39 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 200 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 124 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 86 mph 239 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 284 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 210 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 120 km
2008 Fengshen Category 1 86 mph 253 km
2006 Utor Category 1 69 mph 257 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 58 mph 297 km
2005 Roke Category 1 63 mph 285 km
2004 Nida Category 4 92 mph 268 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 177 km
1994 Axel Category 4 98 mph 222 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 155 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 67 km
1990 Mike Category 5 109 mph 148 km
1988 Skip Category 4 92 mph 215 km
1986 Marge Category 2 98 mph 78 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 121 mph 246 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 78 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 85 km
1952 E. OF MINDANO, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 130 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 35 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (161 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 161 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 29.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 21.6 in
March 79°F (26°C) 18.5 in
April 80°F (27°C) 12.6 in
May 82°F (28°C) 10.0 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 14.9 in
December 79°F (26°C) 22.7 in

Marihatag has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 171.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (29.6") and August the driest (7.1").

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