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Ranau, Malaysia

Full City Profile

19,294 Population 11/sq mi density
1,870 ft Elevation 570 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Ranau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.2°F
34% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days175 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,870 ft (570 m)
Area1,739.6 sq mi (4,505.7 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates5.9538°N, 116.6641°W
TimezoneAsia/Kuching

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.9"
134% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.25"
Driest Month (Mar) 5.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 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 14 km
Apr 2, 2023 56 km NNW of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia M5.5 106 km
May 26, 1991 19 km ESE of Ranau, Malaysia M5.4 19 km
May 23, 2005 54 km NW of Taman Rajawali, Malaysia M5.3 120 km
Jun 12, 2015 27 km N of Ranau, Malaysia M5.3 28 km
Mar 8, 2018 16 km NNW of Ranau, Malaysia M5.2 17 km
May 26, 1991 13 km SE of Ranau, Malaysia M5.1 13 km
Apr 7, 2002 45 km NE of Kudat, Malaysia M5.1 148 km
Jun 30, 2020 48 km W of Kudat, Malaysia M4.9 113 km
May 26, 1991 27 km SSE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.7 28 km
Jun 6, 2015 Sabah, Malaysia M4.6 21 km
Jul 26, 2015 41 km NNE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.6 42 km
Feb 1, 2014 24 km SSE of Kota Belud, Malaysia M4.6 26 km
May 26, 1991 58 km ENE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.6 59 km
Jun 23, 2015 22 km NNW of Ranau, Malaysia M4.5 23 km
Sep 4, 2009 46 km NE of Kudat, Malaysia M4.5 146 km
Aug 3, 2019 68 km ENE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.5 69 km
Jun 12, 2015 21 km N of Ranau, Malaysia M4.4 22 km
Jun 5, 2015 21 km NNE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.4 22 km
Jul 22, 2025 26 km SSW of Kudat, Malaysia M4.3 79 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 2 215 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 7.6 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 5.4 in
March 72°F (22°C) 5.3 in Driest
April 73°F (23°C) 6.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 9.3 in Warmest, Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 8.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 6.4 in
August 73°F (23°C) 6.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 8.0 in
October 72°F (22°C) 8.4 in
November 72°F (22°C) 9.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 8.8 in

Ranau has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 71°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 88.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (5.3").

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