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Kuala Pahang, Malaysia

Pahang · Malaysia

Kuala Pahang is a small city in Pahang, Malaysia with a population of 12,540. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

12,540 Population 39/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
113.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kuala Lumpur Timezone

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About Kuala Pahang

Kuala Pahang is a town ward and mukim in Pekan District, Pahang, Malaysia.

People

Population12,540
Density39/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain113.3 in/yr
Sunny Days163/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population12,540
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates3.5321°, 103.4619°
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Country🇲🇾 Malaysia
State / ProvincePahang
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation113.3 inches (2,877 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kuala Pahang

Kuala Pahang is a small city in Malaysia (Pahang) with a population of 12,540. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 113.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur.

Climate in Kuala Pahang

Kuala Pahang has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (29°C), the coldest is Jan (26.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2997 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.4°C / 80°F 22.9° / 29.8° 322.4
Feb 26.9°C / 80°F 22.8° / 31° 146.9
Mar 27.8°C / 82°F 23.5° / 32.1° 163.6
Apr 28.6°C / 83°F 24.1° / 33.2° 137.7
May 29°C / 84°F 24.4° / 33.5° 181.6
Jun 28.6°C / 83°F 24.1° / 33.1° 158.3
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 23.9° / 32.8° 143.9
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 23.8° / 32.9° 205.3
Sep 28.2°C / 83°F 23.7° / 32.7° 180.5
Oct 28°C / 82°F 23.6° / 32.3° 270.9
Nov 27.3°C / 81°F 23.6° / 31° 372.7
Dec 26.4°C / 80°F 23.2° / 29.7° 712.7
Kuala Pahang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 163 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 113.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above Malaysia avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days163 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area317.9 sq mi (823.3 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates3.5321°N, 103.4619°W
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 113.3"
198% above Malaysia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 27.40"
Driest Month (Jun) 4.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 23, 2025.

Aug 23, 2025 13 km ESE of Segamat, Malaysia M4.0 131 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
2001 Vamei Category 1 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 13.5 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in
March 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in
April 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
May 82°F (28°C) 6.4 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 4.6 in Driest
July 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in
September 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in
November 80°F (26°C) 14.9 in
December 78°F (26°C) 27.4 in Wettest

Kuala Pahang has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 113.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (27.4") and June the driest (4.6").

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Schools in Kuala Pahang

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sekolah Berasrama Penuh Integrasi Tun Abdul Razak
MRSM Tun Abdul Razak
Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (C) Yoke Hwa
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Radio Stations near Kuala Pahang

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Pahang FM AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Kuala Pahang

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Sultan Abdullah Mosque Museum
Sultan Abu Bakar Museum

Libraries in Kuala Pahang

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Pusat Sumber Pekan0.0

Farmers Markets in Kuala Pahang

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pasar Besar Pekan
Pasar Taman Tas
Tapak Bazar Ramadan Taman Tas

Cafes in Kuala Pahang

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CAFE BLOCK C UMPSA PEKAN
CAFE PAP UMPSA PEKAN

Clinics in Kuala Pahang

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Klinik Desa Cherok Paloh

Airports Near Kuala Pahang

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kuantan AirportKUAMedium Airport
Tioman AirportTODMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kuala Pahang

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Masjid As-Syakirin, Pekan

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur

🇲🇾 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 Kuala Pahang

What is the population of Kuala Pahang?

Kuala Pahang has a population of 12,540 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 317.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kuala Pahang?

Kuala Pahang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 163 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 113.3 inches.

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