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Weather & Climate in Minlagas, Philippines

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

Minlagas 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 158 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 98.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days158 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area3,295.0 sq mi (8,533.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates8.8783°N, 125.0389°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.3"
159% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 11.46"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.37"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

828 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.

Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 105 km 26 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 105 km 30 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 123 km 15 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 130 km 106 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 134 km 235 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 129 km 37 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 132 km 533 km
Mar 30, 1994 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines M5.9 134 km 40 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 75 km 39 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 99 km 533 km
Mar 16, 2012 9 km NNE of Dinagat, Philippines M5.8 144 km 18 km
Jan 6, 1995 1 km ENE of Mabahin, Philippines M5.8 130 km 32 km
Feb 10, 2024 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines M5.8 62 km 32 km
Jul 12, 2019 7 km E of Cantilan, Philippines M5.8 121 km 14 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 136 km 8 km
Jul 27, 2020 3 km N of La Paz, Philippines M5.8 136 km 43 km
Sep 4, 2016 7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines M5.8 107 km 16 km
Jun 7, 1999 1 km ESE of Aurora, Philippines M5.7 95 km 33 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 130 km 6 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 108 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 227 km
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 125 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 86 mph 268 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 144 mph 234 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 76 km
2008 Fengshen Category 1 86 mph 289 km
2006 Utor Category 1 69 mph 274 km
2005 Roke Category 1 63 mph 237 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 mph 192 km
1994 Axel Category 4 98 mph 222 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 148 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 110 km
1990 Mike Category 4 104 mph 170 km
1988 Skip Category 4 86 mph 248 km
1986 Marge Category 2 98 mph 100 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 121 mph 270 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 104 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 115 mph 169 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.1 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 54 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 158 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 11.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (25°C) 7.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 6.8 in
April 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 9.0 in
December 78°F (26°C) 11.1 in

Minlagas has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 98.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.5") and April the driest (4.4").

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