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Weather & Climate in Matnog, Philippines

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

Matnog has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 144 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 111.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days144 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area62.7 sq mi (162.4 km²)
Population Density107/sq mi
Coordinates12.5878°N, 124.0875°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 111.6"
194% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 15.94"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 131 km 16 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 116 km 33 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 144 km 24 km
Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 140 km 16 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 47 km 10 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 78 km 76 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 125 km 33 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 40 km 8 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 108 km 29 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 45 km 10 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 91 km 33 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 128 km 40 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 109 km 34 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 108 km 33 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 140 km 27 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 99 km 18 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 100 km 33 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 50 km 10 km
Apr 10, 2017 54 km NE of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.7 147 km 10 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 72 km 48 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 - 175 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 - 169 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 mph 156 km
2022 Noru Category 5 109 mph 273 km
2021 Rai Category 4 121 mph 277 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 121 mph 299 km
2021 Conson Category 1 - 278 km
2020 Goni Category 5 138 mph 114 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 222 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 98 mph 10 km
2020 Molave Category 1 81 mph 90 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 46 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 mph 110 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 mph 102 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 98 mph 196 km
2015 Melor Category 4 109 mph 16 km
2015 Noul Category 4 104 mph 284 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 69 mph 201 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 109 mph 29 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 98 mph 68 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 47 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake - - 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 20 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 53 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 128 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 142 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 11.8 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 7.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 6.0 in
April 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 5.5 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 14.8 in
December 78°F (26°C) 15.9 in Wettest

Matnog has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 111.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (15.9") and April the driest (4.7").

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