Lahad Datu, Malaysia

Full City Profile

105,622 Population 24/sq mi density

23 ft Elevation 7 meters

80°F Avg Temperature 27°C

Lahad Datu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	80.0°F
	48% above US avg
January Average	79°F (26°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	191 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	23 ft (7 m)
Area	4,389.5 sq mi (11,368.8 km²)
Population Density	24/sq mi
Coordinates	5.0230°N, 118.3290°W
Timezone	Asia/Kuching

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.8"

110% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 9.69"

Driest Month (Jul) 5.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 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	36 km
Nov 27, 1994	92 km NNW of Sanga-Sanga, Philippines	M5.5	138 km
May 18, 2008	50 km NE of Tawau, Malaysia	M5.0	50 km
Mar 26, 2017	50 km E of Lahad Datu, Malaysia	M4.6	51 km
May 28, 2012	26 km S of Lahad Datu, Malaysia	M4.6	26 km
Jul 4, 1992	14 km ESE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia	M4.6	15 km
Aug 25, 1991	42 km WNW of Semporna, Malaysia	M4.5	44 km
Apr 9, 2008	40 km NNE of Semporna, Malaysia	M4.5	47 km
Feb 7, 1996	24 km NW of Sanga-Sanga, Philippines	M4.4	143 km
Dec 6, 1996	33 km ESE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia	M4.4	34 km
Sep 5, 2014	34 km WNW of Semporna, Malaysia	M4.3	43 km
Jul 4, 1992	40 km NNE of Tawau, Malaysia	M4.3	58 km
Jan 5, 2018	36 km W of Taman Rajawali, Malaysia	M4.3	123 km
Apr 14, 2020	36 km ESE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia	M4.2	36 km
Aug 21, 2010	38 km N of Lahad Datu, Malaysia	M4.2	39 km
Mar 4, 2016	16 km SE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia	M4.1	17 km
Mar 19, 2015	64 km ESE of Sandakan, Malaysia	M4.1	65 km
Apr 22, 2006	36 km NW of Taman Rajawali, Malaysia	M4.0	135 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	79°F (26°C)	9.7 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	79°F (26°C)	7.7 in
March	80°F (26°C)	6.5 in
April	81°F (27°C)	5.3 in
May	81°F (27°C)	5.7 in	Warmest
June	81°F (27°C)	5.2 in
July	80°F (27°C)	5.1 in	Driest
August	80°F (27°C)	6.1 in
September	80°F (27°C)	5.8 in
October	80°F (27°C)	6.6 in
November	80°F (27°C)	7.2 in
December	79°F (26°C)	9.0 in

Lahad Datu has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 79.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.7") and July the driest (5.1").

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