Kota Belud, Malaysia

Full City Profile

12,825 Population 16/sq mi density

102 ft Elevation 31 meters

81°F Avg Temperature 27°C

Kota Belud has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 172 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	81.2°F
	50% above US avg
January Average	80°F (27°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	172 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	102 ft (31 m)
Area	810.3 sq mi (2,098.7 km²)
Population Density	16/sq mi
Coordinates	6.3510°N, 116.4305°W
Timezone	Asia/Kuching

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.3"

138% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 10.43"

Driest Month (Mar) 4.33"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 22, 2025.

Jun 4, 2015	14 km WNW of Ranau, Malaysia	M6.0	42 km
Apr 2, 2023	56 km NNW of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia	M5.5	67 km
May 26, 1991	19 km ESE of Ranau, Malaysia	M5.4	68 km
May 23, 2005	54 km NW of Taman Rajawali, Malaysia	M5.3	142 km
Jun 12, 2015	27 km N of Ranau, Malaysia	M5.3	32 km
Mar 8, 2018	16 km NNW of Ranau, Malaysia	M5.2	34 km
May 26, 1991	13 km SE of Ranau, Malaysia	M5.1	64 km
Apr 7, 2002	45 km NE of Kudat, Malaysia	M5.1	119 km
Jun 30, 2020	48 km W of Kudat, Malaysia	M4.9	65 km
May 26, 1991	27 km SSE of Ranau, Malaysia	M4.7	79 km
Jun 6, 2015	Sabah, Malaysia	M4.6	35 km
Jul 26, 2015	41 km NNE of Ranau, Malaysia	M4.6	48 km
Feb 1, 2014	24 km SSE of Kota Belud, Malaysia	M4.6	25 km
May 26, 1991	58 km ENE of Ranau, Malaysia	M4.6	86 km
Jun 23, 2015	22 km NNW of Ranau, Malaysia	M4.5	28 km
Sep 4, 2009	46 km NE of Kudat, Malaysia	M4.5	120 km
Aug 3, 2019	68 km ENE of Ranau, Malaysia	M4.5	84 km
Jun 12, 2015	21 km N of Ranau, Malaysia	M4.4	37 km
Jun 5, 2015	21 km NNE of Ranau, Malaysia	M4.4	40 km
Jul 22, 2025	26 km SSW of Kudat, Malaysia	M4.3	51 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2017	Tembin	Category 2	175 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	80°F (27°C)	8.6 in	Coldest
February	80°F (27°C)	4.6 in
March	81°F (27°C)	4.3 in	Driest
April	83°F (28°C)	5.5 in	Warmest
May	83°F (28°C)	8.9 in
June	82°F (28°C)	8.4 in
July	82°F (28°C)	6.9 in
August	82°F (28°C)	5.9 in
September	81°F (27°C)	8.3 in
October	81°F (27°C)	9.6 in
November	81°F (27°C)	9.0 in
December	80°F (27°C)	10.4 in	Wettest

Kota Belud has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 90.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.4") and March the driest (4.3").

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