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Weather & Climate in Mawab, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mawab has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 313 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 120.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 52.6 sq mi (136.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.5667°N, 125.9833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,646 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 | 99 km | 33 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines | M7.3 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 2021 | 60 km ENE of Pondaguitan, Philippines | M7.1 | 146 km | 55 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines | M7.1 | 82 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 1993 | 3 km E of Manay, Philippines | M7.0 | 75 km | 59 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines | M6.8 | 98 km | 36 km |
| Jan 1, 2001 | Mindanao, Philippines | M6.8 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines | M6.8 | 98 km | 32 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines | M6.5 | 98 km | 44 km |
| Jan 2, 2001 | 51 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines | M6.4 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 2002 | 3 km S of Lais, Philippines | M6.3 | 145 km | 138 km |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines | M6.3 | 124 km | 65 km |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines | M6.3 | 118 km | 15 km |
| Sep 15, 1997 | 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines | M6.2 | 94 km | 51 km |
| Apr 19, 2022 | 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines | M6.1 | 111 km | 19 km |
| Oct 5, 2000 | 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines | M6.1 | 122 km | 87 km |
| Apr 20, 2022 | 50 km ESE of Manay, Philippines | M6.0 | 123 km | 19 km |
| Apr 5, 2018 | 43 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines | M6.0 | 120 km | 34 km |
| Feb 7, 2021 | 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines | M6.0 | 132 km | 16 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines | M6.0 | 21 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 5 | 121 mph | 264 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 5 | 115 mph | 28 km |
| 1994 | Owen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 294 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 69 mph | 203 km |
| 1990 | Mike | Category 5 | 109 mph | 290 km |
| 1986 | Marge | Category 2 | 98 mph | 216 km |
| 1984 | Ike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 216 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
7 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 | — | 96 km |
| 2023 | E. MINDANAO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 119 km |
| 2025 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 10 | 84 km |
| 1970 | PHILIPPINE TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 116 km |
| 2021 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 149 km |
| 1924 | E. MINDANAO ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
| 1921 | PHILIPPINE TRENCH | Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 22 km |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 14.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 10.7 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 9.0 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Driest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 7.9 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 11.7 in |
Mawab has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 101.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.7") and August the driest (5.1").