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Weather & Climate in Bintulu, Malaysia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bintulu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 110 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 130.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.3°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 110 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 318.0 sq mi (823.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 477/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.1667°N, 113.0333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuching |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Feb 12, 1994 | 57 km NNW of Kapit, Malaysia | M5.3 | 81 km | 29 km |
| May 1, 2004 | 78 km SSW of Marudi, Malaysia | M5.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1994 | 63 km NNW of Kapit, Malaysia | M4.7 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 2005 | 90 km SSW of Marudi, Malaysia | M4.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 13.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 11.3 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 13.0 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 14.1 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 15.8 in | Wettest |
Bintulu has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 130.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (15.8") and March the driest (8.5").