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Weather & Climate in Kota Tinggi, Malaysia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kota Tinggi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 104.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,040/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.7381°N, 103.8999°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Aug 23, 2025 | 13 km ESE of Segamat, Malaysia | M4.0 | 135 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 |
| 2001 | Vamei | Category 1 | 52 mph | 62 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | Driest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 14.1 in | Wettest |
Kota Tinggi has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 100.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (14.1") and June the driest (6.4").