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Tambunan, Malaysia

Full City Profile

29,294 Population 51/sq mi density
2,067 ft Elevation 630 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Tambunan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 181 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average71.1°F
32% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days181 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,067 ft (630 m)
Area576.9 sq mi (1,494.1 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates5.7167°N, 116.4000°W
TimezoneAsia/Kuching

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.7"
125% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 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 34 km
Apr 2, 2023 56 km NNW of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia M5.5 101 km
May 26, 1991 19 km ESE of Ranau, Malaysia M5.4 49 km
Jun 12, 2015 27 km N of Ranau, Malaysia M5.3 63 km
Mar 8, 2018 16 km NNW of Ranau, Malaysia M5.2 46 km
May 26, 1991 13 km SE of Ranau, Malaysia M5.1 42 km
Jun 30, 2020 48 km W of Kudat, Malaysia M4.9 135 km
May 26, 1991 27 km SSE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.7 39 km
Feb 1, 2014 24 km SSE of Kota Belud, Malaysia M4.6 52 km
Jun 6, 2015 Sabah, Malaysia M4.6 56 km
May 26, 1991 58 km ENE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.6 96 km
Jul 26, 2015 41 km NNE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.6 80 km
Jun 23, 2015 22 km NNW of Ranau, Malaysia M4.5 49 km
Aug 3, 2019 68 km ENE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.5 108 km
Jun 5, 2015 21 km NNE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.4 59 km
Jun 12, 2015 21 km N of Ranau, Malaysia M4.4 58 km
Jul 22, 2025 26 km SSW of Kudat, Malaysia M4.3 112 km
Jan 5, 2018 36 km W of Taman Rajawali, Malaysia M4.3 148 km
Aug 11, 1995 68 km NE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.1 108 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 2 245 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 6.0 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in Driest
March 71°F (22°C) 5.2 in
April 72°F (22°C) 6.6 in
May 72°F (22°C) 9.4 in Warmest, Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 8.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 6.3 in
August 71°F (22°C) 6.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 7.9 in
October 71°F (22°C) 8.4 in
November 71°F (22°C) 8.8 in
December 70°F (21°C) 7.8 in

Tambunan has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 70°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.4") and February the driest (4.7").

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