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Petagas, Malaysia

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35,844 Population 2,361/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Petagas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 154 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 100.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days154 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area15.2 sq mi (39.3 km²)
Population Density2,361/sq mi
Coordinates5.9116°N, 116.0499°W
TimezoneAsia/Kuching

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 100.3"
164% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.05"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 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 55 km
Apr 2, 2023 56 km NNW of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia M5.5 63 km
May 26, 1991 19 km ESE of Ranau, Malaysia M5.4 85 km
Jun 12, 2015 27 km N of Ranau, Malaysia M5.3 77 km
Mar 8, 2018 16 km NNW of Ranau, Malaysia M5.2 62 km
May 26, 1991 13 km SE of Ranau, Malaysia M5.1 77 km
Jun 30, 2020 48 km W of Kudat, Malaysia M4.9 119 km
May 26, 1991 27 km SSE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.7 80 km
Feb 1, 2014 24 km SSE of Kota Belud, Malaysia M4.6 61 km
Jun 6, 2015 Sabah, Malaysia M4.6 73 km
May 26, 1991 58 km ENE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.6 126 km
Jul 26, 2015 41 km NNE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.6 98 km
Aug 3, 2019 68 km ENE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.5 132 km
Jun 23, 2015 22 km NNW of Ranau, Malaysia M4.5 61 km
Jun 5, 2015 21 km NNE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.4 79 km
Jun 12, 2015 21 km N of Ranau, Malaysia M4.4 76 km
Jul 22, 2025 26 km SSW of Kudat, Malaysia M4.3 115 km
Aug 11, 1995 68 km NE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.1 131 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 2 233 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
March 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in
May 82°F (28°C) 10.0 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 10.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
September 80°F (27°C) 10.3 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.1 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 10.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 9.6 in

Petagas has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 100.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.1") and March the driest (3.2").

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