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Papar, Malaysia

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19,278 Population 26/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Papar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 151 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 101.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days151 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area751.6 sq mi (1,946.6 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates5.7333°N, 115.9333°W
TimezoneAsia/Kuching

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 101.9"
168% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.01"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.62"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 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 73 km
Apr 2, 2023 56 km NNW of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia M5.5 78 km
May 26, 1991 19 km ESE of Ranau, Malaysia M5.4 99 km
Jun 12, 2015 27 km N of Ranau, Malaysia M5.3 98 km
Mar 8, 2018 16 km NNW of Ranau, Malaysia M5.2 82 km
May 26, 1991 13 km SE of Ranau, Malaysia M5.1 91 km
Jun 30, 2020 48 km W of Kudat, Malaysia M4.9 142 km
May 26, 1991 27 km SSE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.7 90 km
Feb 1, 2014 24 km SSE of Kota Belud, Malaysia M4.6 83 km
Jun 6, 2015 Sabah, Malaysia M4.6 93 km
Jul 26, 2015 41 km NNE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.6 119 km
May 26, 1991 58 km ENE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.6 143 km
Jun 23, 2015 22 km NNW of Ranau, Malaysia M4.5 81 km
Jun 12, 2015 21 km N of Ranau, Malaysia M4.4 96 km
Jun 5, 2015 21 km NNE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.4 98 km
Jul 22, 2025 26 km SSW of Kudat, Malaysia M4.3 139 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 2 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in
April 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in
May 82°F (28°C) 10.4 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.0 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 10.7 in
December 80°F (27°C) 10.1 in

Papar has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 101.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.0") and February the driest (3.6").

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