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Weather & Climate in Matiao, Philippines

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

Matiao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days193 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area1,939.3 sq mi (5,022.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates7.0828°N, 125.9362°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.7"
107% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.03"
Driest Month (Mar) 5.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,927 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 74 km 33 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 92 km 33 km
Aug 11, 2021 60 km ENE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M7.1 109 km 55 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 80 km 33 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 72 km 59 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 144 km 32 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 150 km 36 km
Jan 1, 2001 Mindanao, Philippines M6.8 118 km 33 km
Apr 20, 1995 66 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.6 129 km 94 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 148 km 44 km
Jan 2, 2001 51 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M6.4 103 km 33 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 92 km 138 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 84 km 65 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 137 km 51 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 101 km 87 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 114 km 19 km
Mar 20, 2008 85 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.1 148 km 45 km
May 31, 2019 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.1 108 km 99 km
Feb 16, 2013 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 143 km 105 km
Apr 20, 2022 50 km ESE of Manay, Philippines M6.0 110 km 19 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 80 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 254 km
1986 Marge Category 2 98 mph 270 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 6.0 m - 92 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 86 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m - 90 km
2021 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.1 m 1 113 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (35 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 35 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 74 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 124 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 8.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (25°C) 6.1 in
March 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 6.0 in
May 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in Warmest
June 80°F (26°C) 7.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
August 80°F (26°C) 6.4 in
September 80°F (26°C) 6.1 in
October 80°F (26°C) 6.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in
December 78°F (26°C) 6.7 in

Matiao has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 78.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.0") and March the driest (5.2").

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