Kanowit, Malaysia

Full City Profile

24,700 Population 29/sq mi density

52 ft Elevation 16 meters

80°F Avg Temperature 27°C

Kanowit has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 102 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 131.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	79.8°F
	48% above US avg
January Average	79°F (26°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	102 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	52 ft (16 m)
Area	864.2 sq mi (2,238.3 km²)
Population Density	29/sq mi
Coordinates	2.1000°N, 112.1500°W
Timezone	Asia/Kuching

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 131.1"

245% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 13.90"

Driest Month (Jul) 6.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 19, 1994.

Feb 12, 1994	57 km NNW of Kapit, Malaysia	M5.3	81 km
Feb 19, 1994	63 km NNW of Kapit, Malaysia	M4.7	78 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	79°F (26°C)	13.9 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	79°F (26°C)	11.4 in
March	80°F (27°C)	12.2 in
April	80°F (27°C)	9.4 in
May	81°F (27°C)	10.8 in	Warmest
June	81°F (27°C)	8.7 in
July	80°F (27°C)	6.9 in	Driest
August	80°F (27°C)	9.4 in
September	80°F (27°C)	12.1 in
October	80°F (26°C)	11.1 in
November	79°F (26°C)	11.2 in
December	79°F (26°C)	13.9 in

Kanowit has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 131.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.9") and July the driest (6.9").

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