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Weather & Climate in Kota Belud, Malaysia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kota Belud has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 172 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.2°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 172 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 810.3 sq mi (2,098.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.3510°N, 116.4305°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuching |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 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 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2023 | 56 km NNW of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia | M5.5 | 67 km | 619 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 19 km ESE of Ranau, Malaysia | M5.4 | 68 km | 18 km |
| May 23, 2005 | 54 km NW of Taman Rajawali, Malaysia | M5.3 | 142 km | 19 km |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 27 km N of Ranau, Malaysia | M5.3 | 32 km | 7 km |
| Mar 8, 2018 | 16 km NNW of Ranau, Malaysia | M5.2 | 34 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 13 km SE of Ranau, Malaysia | M5.1 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Apr 7, 2002 | 45 km NE of Kudat, Malaysia | M5.1 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2020 | 48 km W of Kudat, Malaysia | M4.9 | 65 km | 621 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 27 km SSE of Ranau, Malaysia | M4.7 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Jun 6, 2015 | Sabah, Malaysia | M4.6 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2015 | 41 km NNE of Ranau, Malaysia | M4.6 | 48 km | 15 km |
| Feb 1, 2014 | 24 km SSE of Kota Belud, Malaysia | M4.6 | 25 km | 17 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 58 km ENE of Ranau, Malaysia | M4.6 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 2015 | 22 km NNW of Ranau, Malaysia | M4.5 | 28 km | 15 km |
| Sep 4, 2009 | 46 km NE of Kudat, Malaysia | M4.5 | 120 km | 35 km |
| Aug 3, 2019 | 68 km ENE of Ranau, Malaysia | M4.5 | 84 km | 667 km |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 21 km N of Ranau, Malaysia | M4.4 | 37 km | 15 km |
| Jun 5, 2015 | 21 km NNE of Ranau, Malaysia | M4.4 | 40 km | 18 km |
| Jul 22, 2025 | 26 km SSW of Kudat, Malaysia | M4.3 | 51 km | 635 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 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2017 | Tembin | Category 2 | 81 mph | 175 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 8.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 8.9 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.3 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 9.6 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 9.0 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
Kota Belud has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 90.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.4") and March the driest (4.3").