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Tawau, Malaysia

Full City Profile

372,615 Population 17,267/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Tawau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days188 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area21.6 sq mi (55.9 km²)
Population Density17,267/sq mi
Coordinates4.2448°N, 117.8912°W
TimezoneAsia/Kuching

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.7"
115% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.96"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 17, 2021.

Nov 2, 1994 35 km ENE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia M5.7 126 km
May 18, 2008 50 km NE of Tawau, Malaysia M5.0 50 km
Aug 3, 2003 88 km S of Semporna, Malaysia M4.9 114 km
Jun 5, 2013 40 km SSE of Tarakan, Indonesia M4.8 145 km
May 28, 2012 26 km S of Lahad Datu, Malaysia M4.6 77 km
Jul 4, 1992 14 km ESE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia M4.6 103 km
Mar 26, 2017 50 km E of Lahad Datu, Malaysia M4.6 125 km
Aug 25, 1991 42 km WNW of Semporna, Malaysia M4.5 59 km
Apr 9, 2008 40 km NNE of Semporna, Malaysia M4.5 113 km
Feb 17, 2021 71 km NNW of Tarakan, Indonesia M4.4 76 km
Dec 6, 1996 33 km ESE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia M4.4 107 km
Jul 4, 1992 40 km NNE of Tawau, Malaysia M4.3 41 km
Sep 5, 2014 34 km WNW of Semporna, Malaysia M4.3 67 km
Aug 21, 2010 38 km N of Lahad Datu, Malaysia M4.2 136 km
Apr 14, 2020 36 km ESE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia M4.2 110 km
Mar 4, 2016 16 km SE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia M4.1 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in Warmest, Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 6.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in
August 80°F (27°C) 7.3 in
September 80°F (27°C) 6.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in
December 80°F (26°C) 7.7 in

Tawau has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 81.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (5.0").

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