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Kudat, Malaysia

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32,393 Population 102/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Kudat has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days184 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area316.2 sq mi (818.9 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates6.8873°N, 116.8236°W
TimezoneAsia/Kuching

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.7"
134% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 17.52"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 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 M6.0 105 km
Apr 2, 2023 56 km NNW of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia M5.5 121 km
Jul 31, 2001 46 km E of Balabac, Philippines M5.5 145 km
May 26, 1991 19 km ESE of Ranau, Malaysia M5.4 113 km
Jun 12, 2015 27 km N of Ranau, Malaysia M5.3 77 km
May 23, 2005 54 km NW of Taman Rajawali, Malaysia M5.3 120 km
Mar 8, 2018 16 km NNW of Ranau, Malaysia M5.2 93 km
Apr 7, 2002 45 km NE of Kudat, Malaysia M5.1 45 km
May 26, 1991 13 km SE of Ranau, Malaysia M5.1 114 km
Jun 30, 2020 48 km W of Kudat, Malaysia M4.9 49 km
May 26, 1991 27 km SSE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.7 130 km
Jun 6, 2015 Sabah, Malaysia M4.6 85 km
Jul 26, 2015 41 km NNE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.6 68 km
Feb 1, 2014 24 km SSE of Kota Belud, Malaysia M4.6 87 km
May 26, 1991 58 km ENE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.6 94 km
Jun 23, 2015 22 km NNW of Ranau, Malaysia M4.5 90 km
Sep 4, 2009 46 km NE of Kudat, Malaysia M4.5 47 km
Aug 3, 2019 68 km ENE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.5 77 km
Jun 5, 2015 21 km NNE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.4 84 km
Mar 17, 2013 16 km ESE of Balabac, Philippines M4.4 121 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 1 113 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 12.8 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in
March 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
April 83°F (28°C) 3.6 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 5.2 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 5.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in
August 82°F (28°C) 4.6 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
November 80°F (27°C) 10.4 in
December 80°F (27°C) 17.5 in Wettest

Kudat has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 88.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (17.5") and April the driest (3.6").

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