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Weather & Climate in Matalam, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Matalam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.4°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 194 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 183.8 sq mi (476.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.0864°N, 124.9006°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
765 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Mar 5, 2002 | Mindanao, Philippines | M7.5 | 138 km | 31 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M6.9 | 137 km | 566 km |
| Jan 1, 2002 | 3 km S of Lais, Philippines | M6.3 | 120 km | 138 km |
| Oct 29, 1992 | 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines | M6.2 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Feb 7, 2021 | 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines | M6.0 | 42 km | 16 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines | M6.0 | 147 km | 19 km |
| May 31, 2010 | 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines | M6.0 | 98 km | 20 km |
| May 10, 2018 | 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 128 km | 535 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 117 km | 584 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines | M5.9 | 135 km | 16 km |
| Aug 13, 2022 | Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines | M5.8 | 124 km | 20 km |
| Apr 11, 2017 | 8 km N of Osias, Philippines | M5.8 | 66 km | 8 km |
| Aug 5, 2017 | Mindanao, Philippines | M5.8 | 122 km | 76 km |
| Sep 3, 2012 | 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines | M5.8 | 125 km | 12 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines | M5.8 | 128 km | 602 km |
| Sep 3, 2012 | 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines | M5.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines | M5.7 | 56 km | 8 km |
| Sep 18, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel, Philippines | M5.7 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines | M5.7 | 70 km | 6 km |
| Dec 3, 2013 | 7 km E of Tibanbang, Philippines | M5.6 | 150 km | 30 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 5 | 115 mph | 124 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 69 mph | 294 km |
| 1986 | Marge | Category 1 | 98 mph | 296 km |
| 1984 | Ike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 298 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1976 | MORO GULF | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 8,000 | 126 km |
| 2002 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 15 | 138 km |
| 1917 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 7 | 121 km |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | - | 97 | 84 km |
| 1923 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | - | - | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 82 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 131 km |
| Balut | Stratovolcano | 862 m (2,828 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in |
Matalam has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 78.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.9") and February the driest (3.9").