Sibu, Malaysia

Full City Profile

198,239 Population 62/sq mi density

26 ft Elevation 8 meters

80°F Avg Temperature 26°C

Sibu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 117 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 125.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	79.6°F
	47% above US avg
January Average	78°F (26°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	117 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	26 ft (8 m)
Area	3,196.2 sq mi (8,278.0 km²)
Population Density	62/sq mi
Coordinates	2.3000°N, 111.8167°W
Timezone	Asia/Kuching

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 125.8"

231% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 15.59"

Driest Month (Jul) 6.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 19, 1994.

Feb 12, 1994	57 km NNW of Kapit, Malaysia	M5.3	107 km
Feb 19, 1994	63 km NNW of Kapit, Malaysia	M4.7	102 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	78°F (26°C)	15.6 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	79°F (26°C)	12.0 in
March	80°F (26°C)	11.5 in
April	80°F (27°C)	8.8 in
May	81°F (27°C)	8.5 in	Warmest
June	81°F (27°C)	7.5 in
July	80°F (27°C)	6.7 in	Driest
August	80°F (27°C)	8.6 in
September	80°F (26°C)	10.4 in
October	80°F (26°C)	10.6 in
November	79°F (26°C)	11.0 in
December	79°F (26°C)	14.7 in

Sibu has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 125.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (15.6") and July the driest (6.7").

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