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Sandakan, Malaysia

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439,050 Population 502/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Sandakan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 154 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 100.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above US avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days154 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area875.0 sq mi (2,266.3 km²)
Population Density502/sq mi
Coordinates5.8402°N, 118.1179°W
TimezoneAsia/Kuching

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 100.8"
165% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 13.31"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.41"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 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 M5.7 101 km
Nov 27, 1994 92 km NNW of Sanga-Sanga, Philippines M5.5 134 km
May 26, 1991 19 km ESE of Ranau, Malaysia M5.4 144 km
May 23, 2005 54 km NW of Taman Rajawali, Malaysia M5.3 65 km
May 18, 2008 50 km NE of Tawau, Malaysia M5.0 138 km
Jul 26, 2015 41 km NNE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.6 148 km
May 26, 1991 58 km ENE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.6 109 km
Mar 26, 2017 50 km E of Lahad Datu, Malaysia M4.6 125 km
Jul 4, 1992 14 km ESE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia M4.6 103 km
May 28, 2012 26 km S of Lahad Datu, Malaysia M4.6 119 km
Apr 9, 2008 40 km NNE of Semporna, Malaysia M4.5 130 km
Aug 25, 1991 42 km WNW of Semporna, Malaysia M4.5 135 km
Aug 3, 2019 68 km ENE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.5 115 km
Dec 6, 1996 33 km ESE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia M4.4 118 km
Sep 5, 2014 34 km WNW of Semporna, Malaysia M4.3 136 km
Jul 4, 1992 40 km NNE of Tawau, Malaysia M4.3 140 km
Jan 5, 2018 36 km W of Taman Rajawali, Malaysia M4.3 46 km
Aug 21, 2010 38 km N of Lahad Datu, Malaysia M4.2 59 km
Apr 14, 2020 36 km ESE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia M4.2 118 km
Mar 4, 2016 16 km SE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia M4.1 108 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 1 218 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 12.2 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 8.8 in
March 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
April 82°F (28°C) 4.4 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
November 80°F (27°C) 9.9 in
December 80°F (27°C) 13.3 in Wettest

Sandakan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 100.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (13.3") and April the driest (4.4").

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