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Weather & Climate in Kapit, Malaysia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kapit has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 80 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 150.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 80 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 318.3 sq mi (824.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.9955°N, 112.9325°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 | 58 km | 29 km |
| Feb 19, 1994 | 63 km NNW of Kapit, Malaysia | M4.7 | 64 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 15.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 12.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 13.7 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 12.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 14.2 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 13.3 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 15.9 in | Wettest |
Kapit has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 150.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (15.9") and July the driest (8.1").