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Keningau, Malaysia

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77,650 Population 245/sq mi density
909 ft Elevation 277 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Keningau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.6°F
36% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days193 days/yr

Geography

Elevation909 ft (277 m)
Area317.1 sq mi (821.3 km²)
Population Density245/sq mi
Coordinates5.3378°N, 116.1602°W
TimezoneAsia/Kuching

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.7"
107% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.5 on Apr 2, 2023.

Jun 4, 2015 14 km WNW of Ranau, Malaysia M6.0 84 km
Apr 2, 2023 56 km NNW of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia M5.5 127 km
May 26, 1991 19 km ESE of Ranau, Malaysia M5.4 94 km
Jun 12, 2015 27 km N of Ranau, Malaysia M5.3 112 km
Mar 8, 2018 16 km NNW of Ranau, Malaysia M5.2 95 km
May 26, 1991 13 km SE of Ranau, Malaysia M5.1 87 km
May 26, 1991 27 km SSE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.7 78 km
Feb 1, 2014 24 km SSE of Kota Belud, Malaysia M4.6 101 km
Jun 6, 2015 Sabah, Malaysia M4.6 106 km
Jul 26, 2015 41 km NNE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.6 130 km
May 26, 1991 58 km ENE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.6 141 km
Jun 30, 2005 63 km SSE of Lawas, Malaysia M4.5 127 km
Jun 23, 2015 22 km NNW of Ranau, Malaysia M4.5 98 km
Jun 12, 2015 21 km N of Ranau, Malaysia M4.4 108 km
Jun 5, 2015 21 km NNE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.4 109 km
Jan 10, 2008 131 km SSE of Keningau, Malaysia M4.1 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Tembin Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 5.5 in
April 75°F (24°C) 6.6 in
May 75°F (24°C) 8.7 in Warmest, Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 7.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 5.3 in
August 74°F (23°C) 5.6 in
September 74°F (23°C) 6.9 in
October 74°F (23°C) 7.9 in
November 73°F (23°C) 8.1 in
December 73°F (23°C) 7.2 in

Keningau has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 72°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 78.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (4.7").

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