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Weather & Climate in Molave, Philippines
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Molave has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 142 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 108.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.9°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 142 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 97.1 sq mi (251.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 217/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.0844°N, 123.4910°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
256 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Jul 23, 2010 | 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines | M7.5 | 148 km | 641 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M6.9 | 149 km | 566 km |
| Oct 4, 2009 | 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M6.6 | 150 km | 620 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines | M6.0 | 27 km | 658 km |
| May 31, 2010 | 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines | M6.0 | 139 km | 20 km |
| May 10, 2018 | 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 138 km | 535 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M5.9 | 148 km | 584 km |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines | M5.9 | 143 km | 533 km |
| May 13, 1994 | 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines | M5.9 | 36 km | 33 km |
| Oct 16, 1993 | 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines | M5.8 | 68 km | 31 km |
| Aug 13, 2022 | Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines | M5.8 | 135 km | 20 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines | M5.8 | 90 km | 602 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines | M5.7 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Jun 14, 2002 | 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines | M5.6 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Dec 2, 1997 | 51 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M5.5 | 148 km | 596 km |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 28 km W of Gadung, Philippines | M5.5 | 142 km | 20 km |
| Dec 18, 1991 | 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines | M5.5 | 147 km | 519 km |
| Feb 26, 2004 | 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines | M5.5 | 23 km | 12 km |
| Sep 8, 1999 | 44 km SE of Malim, Philippines | M5.5 | 107 km | 118 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 8 km E of Siocon, Philippines | M5.4 | 148 km | 62 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 1 | — | 280 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 121 mph | 225 km |
| 2012 | Bopha | Category 4 | 98 mph | 96 km |
| 1994 | Owen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 261 km |
| 1993 | Nell | Category 1 | 69 mph | 262 km |
| 1990 | Mike | Category 4 | 98 mph | 274 km |
| 1986 | Marge | Category 1 | 69 mph | 242 km |
| 1984 | Ike | Category 4 | 104 mph | 224 km |
| 1982 | Nelson | Category 3 | 104 mph | 283 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1978 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (134 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cuernos de Negros | Complex | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 8.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 14.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 12.3 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 11.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 12.2 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 12.7 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 13.0 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in |
Molave has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 108.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.1") and February the driest (3.5").