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Weather & Climate in Monkayo, Philippines

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

Monkayo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 144 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 112.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days144 days/yr

Geography

Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Area235.4 sq mi (609.6 km²)
Population Density410/sq mi
Coordinates7.8153°N, 126.0544°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 112.0"
195% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 17.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,689 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 117 km 33 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 104 km 33 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 91 km 33 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 87 km 59 km
Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 126 km 24 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 70 km 36 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 74 km 32 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 71 km 44 km
Jan 2, 2001 51 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M6.4 145 km 33 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 147 km 65 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 96 km 15 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 72 km 51 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 115 km 19 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 136 km 87 km
Apr 5, 2018 43 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines M6.0 135 km 34 km
Apr 20, 2022 50 km ESE of Manay, Philippines M6.0 134 km 19 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 8 km 19 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 36 km 16 km
Aug 19, 1993 27 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M5.9 108 km 31 km
Nov 21, 1996 27 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M5.9 136 km 53 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 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Rai Category 5 121 mph 235 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 115 mph 17 km
1995 Zack Category 1 63 mph 289 km
1994 Owen Category 1 69 mph 266 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 mph 174 km
1990 Mike Category 5 109 mph 261 km
1986 Marge Category 2 98 mph 188 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 mph 188 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 115 mph 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

6 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 104 km
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 129 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 90 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 91 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m 134 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (48 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 48 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 126 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 17.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (25°C) 12.6 in
March 79°F (26°C) 10.8 in
April 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in
August 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in Driest
September 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
November 80°F (26°C) 8.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 13.7 in

Monkayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 112.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (17.8") and August the driest (5.1").

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