Kuala Penyu, Malaysia

Full City Profile

24,200 Population 45/sq mi density

39 ft Elevation 12 meters

81°F Avg Temperature 27°C

Kuala Penyu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 105 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 132.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	80.9°F
	50% above US avg
January Average	80°F (27°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	105 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	39 ft (12 m)
Area	540.2 sq mi (1,399.1 km²)
Population Density	45/sq mi
Coordinates	5.5714°N, 115.5984°W
Timezone	Asia/Kuching

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 132.8"

250% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 15.35"

Driest Month (Feb) 5.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 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	114 km
Apr 2, 2023	56 km NNW of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia	M5.5	99 km
May 26, 1991	19 km ESE of Ranau, Malaysia	M5.4	139 km
Jun 12, 2015	27 km N of Ranau, Malaysia	M5.3	139 km
Feb 22, 1992	68 km N of Tutong, Brunei	M5.2	118 km
Mar 8, 2018	16 km NNW of Ranau, Malaysia	M5.2	123 km
May 26, 1991	13 km SE of Ranau, Malaysia	M5.1	131 km
May 26, 1991	27 km SSE of Ranau, Malaysia	M4.7	128 km
Feb 1, 2014	24 km SSE of Kota Belud, Malaysia	M4.6	123 km
Jun 6, 2015	Sabah, Malaysia	M4.6	134 km
Jun 30, 2005	63 km SSE of Lawas, Malaysia	M4.5	138 km
Jun 23, 2015	22 km NNW of Ranau, Malaysia	M4.5	122 km
Jun 12, 2015	21 km N of Ranau, Malaysia	M4.4	137 km
Jun 5, 2015	21 km NNE of Ranau, Malaysia	M4.4	140 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	272 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	80°F (27°C)	9.0 in	Coldest
February	80°F (27°C)	6.0 in	Driest
March	81°F (27°C)	6.5 in
April	82°F (28°C)	9.5 in	Warmest
May	82°F (28°C)	13.5 in
June	82°F (28°C)	10.9 in
July	81°F (27°C)	11.2 in
August	81°F (27°C)	11.1 in
September	81°F (27°C)	13.6 in
October	81°F (27°C)	15.4 in	Wettest
November	81°F (27°C)	13.8 in
December	80°F (27°C)	12.3 in

Kuala Penyu has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 132.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.4") and February the driest (6.0").

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