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Weather & Climate in Keningau, Malaysia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Keningau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 909 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.6°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 193 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Area | 317.1 sq mi (821.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 245/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.3378°N, 116.1602°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuching |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jun 4, 2015 | 14 km WNW of Ranau, Malaysia | M6.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2023 | 56 km NNW of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia | M5.5 | 127 km | 619 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 19 km ESE of Ranau, Malaysia | M5.4 | 94 km | 18 km |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 27 km N of Ranau, Malaysia | M5.3 | 112 km | 7 km |
| Mar 8, 2018 | 16 km NNW of Ranau, Malaysia | M5.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 13 km SE of Ranau, Malaysia | M5.1 | 87 km | 33 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 27 km SSE of Ranau, Malaysia | M4.7 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Feb 1, 2014 | 24 km SSE of Kota Belud, Malaysia | M4.6 | 101 km | 17 km |
| Jun 6, 2015 | Sabah, Malaysia | M4.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2015 | 41 km NNE of Ranau, Malaysia | M4.6 | 130 km | 15 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 58 km ENE of Ranau, Malaysia | M4.6 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 63 km SSE of Lawas, Malaysia | M4.5 | 127 km | 25 km |
| Jun 23, 2015 | 22 km NNW of Ranau, Malaysia | M4.5 | 98 km | 15 km |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 21 km N of Ranau, Malaysia | M4.4 | 108 km | 15 km |
| Jun 5, 2015 | 21 km NNE of Ranau, Malaysia | M4.4 | 109 km | 18 km |
| Jan 10, 2008 | 131 km SSE of Keningau, Malaysia | M4.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2017 | Tembin | Category 1 | 75 mph | 291 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 7.9 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 8.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 7.2 in |
Keningau has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 72°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 78.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (4.7").