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Weather & Climate in Kanowit, Malaysia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kanowit 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 102 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 131.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 102 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 864.2 sq mi (2,238.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.1000°N, 112.1500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuching |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 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 |
| Feb 19, 1994 | 63 km NNW of Kapit, Malaysia | M4.7 | 78 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 13.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 11.4 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 12.2 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 10.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 12.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 11.2 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 13.9 in |
Kanowit has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 131.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.9") and July the driest (6.9").