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Kinabatangan, Malaysia

Sabah · Malaysia

Kinabatangan is a small city in Sabah, Malaysia with a population of 10,256. Elevation: 673 ft (205 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

10,256 Population 2/sq mi density
673 ft Elevation 205 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
103.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kuching Timezone

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People

Population10,256
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain103.4 in/yr
Sunny Days149/yr
Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Population10,256
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Coordinates5.5860°, 117.8508°
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Country🇲🇾 Malaysia
State / ProvinceSabah
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation103.4 inches (2,626 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kinabatangan

Kinabatangan is a small city in Malaysia (Sabah) with a population of 10,256. The city sits at an elevation of 673 feet (205 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 103.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuching.

Climate in Kinabatangan

Kinabatangan has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (25.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2631 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.7°C / 78°F 22° / 30.5° 373.3
Feb 25.7°C / 78°F 21.9° / 30.7° 176.8
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 21.8° / 31.2° 157.5
Apr 26.8°C / 80°F 22.6° / 31.5° 118.0
May 27.2°C / 81°F 23.7° / 32.1° 185.2
Jun 26.6°C / 80°F 23.3° / 31.4° 201.2
Jul 26.4°C / 79°F 23.1° / 30.9° 227.7
Aug 26.5°C / 80°F 23.4° / 31.1° 185.3
Sep 26.6°C / 80°F 23.1° / 31.5° 209.4
Oct 26.6°C / 80°F 23.2° / 31.3° 191.6
Nov 26.4°C / 80°F 23.4° / 31.1° 257.1
Dec 26.1°C / 79°F 22.9° / 30.6° 347.6
Kinabatangan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 149 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 103.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 673 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above Malaysia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days149 days/yr

Geography

Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Area4,185.3 sq mi (10,839.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates5.5860°N, 117.8508°W
TimezoneAsia/Kuching

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.4"
172% above Malaysia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 13.07"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 14, 2020.

Nov 2, 1994 35 km ENE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia M5.7 103 km
May 26, 1991 19 km ESE of Ranau, Malaysia M5.4 119 km
Jun 12, 2015 27 km N of Ranau, Malaysia M5.3 147 km
May 23, 2005 54 km NW of Taman Rajawali, Malaysia M5.3 76 km
May 26, 1991 13 km SE of Ranau, Malaysia M5.1 126 km
May 18, 2008 50 km NE of Tawau, Malaysia M5.0 116 km
May 26, 1991 27 km SSE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.7 123 km
Mar 26, 2017 50 km E of Lahad Datu, Malaysia M4.6 126 km
Jul 26, 2015 41 km NNE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.6 134 km
May 26, 1991 58 km ENE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.6 96 km
Jun 6, 2015 Sabah, Malaysia M4.6 145 km
May 28, 2012 26 km S of Lahad Datu, Malaysia M4.6 103 km
Jul 4, 1992 14 km ESE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia M4.6 95 km
Aug 3, 2019 68 km ENE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.5 108 km
Apr 9, 2008 40 km NNE of Semporna, Malaysia M4.5 127 km
Aug 25, 1991 42 km WNW of Semporna, Malaysia M4.5 115 km
Jun 5, 2015 21 km NNE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.4 139 km
Jun 12, 2015 21 km N of Ranau, Malaysia M4.4 143 km
Dec 6, 1996 33 km ESE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia M4.4 114 km
Jul 4, 1992 40 km NNE of Tawau, Malaysia M4.3 114 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 1 238 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 13.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in
March 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in
April 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.4 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in
November 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in
December 80°F (26°C) 12.6 in

Kinabatangan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 103.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.1") and April the driest (4.8").

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Farmers Markets in Kinabatangan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pasar Majlis Perbandaran Sandakan
Tanah Merah Market

Restaurants in Kinabatangan

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Medan Selera

Gas Stations in Kinabatangan

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MY #7179028939

Airports Near Kinabatangan

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lahad Datu AirportLDUMedium Airport
Sandakan AirportSDKMedium Airport
Jeroco AirportSmall Airport
Nangoh AirportSmall Airport
Pamol AirportPAYSmall Airport
Telupid AirportTELSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kinabatangan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Masjid Kinabatangan

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kuching

🇲🇾 About Malaysia

Capital Kuala Lumpur
Population 31,528,585
Area 329,750 km²
GDP (USD) $399,949,418,753
GDP per capita $11,386
HDI 0.807
Life expectancy 76.7 years
Internet users 97.7%
Urban population 76.4%
Currency MYR (Ringgit)
Languages English, Malay
Calling code +60
TLD .my
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kinabatangan

What is the population of Kinabatangan?

Kinabatangan has a population of 10,256 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 4,185.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kinabatangan?

Kinabatangan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 149 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 103.4 inches.

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