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Weather & Climate in Masinloc, Philippines

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

Masinloc has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 122.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area128.0 sq mi (331.5 km²)
Population Density442/sq mi
Coordinates15.5363°N, 119.9502°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 122.7"
223% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 35.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

688 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 132 km 25 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 34 km 33 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 80 km 33 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 138 km 18 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 114 km 33 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 94 km 70 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 89 km 22 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 34 km 10 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 66 km 35 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 42 km 28 km
Jan 24, 1990 78 km WSW of San Nicolas, Philippines M5.9 118 km 23 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 91 km 59 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 109 km 33 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 142 km 17 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 99 km 13 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 66 km 10 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 141 km 26 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 130 km 20 km
Dec 22, 1997 Luzon, Philippines M5.6 71 km 33 km
Sep 22, 1990 62 km W of Palauig, Philippines M5.6 67 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 114 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 192 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 297 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 71 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 134 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 81 mph 234 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 204 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 7 km
2021 Conson Category 1 295 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 81 mph 41 km
2020 Molave Category 2 86 mph 261 km
2020 Goni Category 1 69 mph 254 km
2019 Kammuri Category 3 92 mph 223 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 127 mph 296 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 81 mph 121 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 74 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 98 mph 164 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 58 mph 227 km
2015 Melor Category 4 98 mph 186 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 115 mph 124 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 132 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 34 km
1872 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pinatubo (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 62 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 93 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 103 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 126 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.8 in Warmest
May 83°F (29°C) 10.2 in
June 82°F (28°C) 17.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 25.4 in
August 80°F (27°C) 35.1 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 19.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in

Masinloc has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 122.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (35.1") and January the driest (0.2").

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