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Weather & Climate in Lahad Datu, Malaysia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lahad Datu 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 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 191 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 4,389.5 sq mi (11,368.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.0230°N, 118.3290°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuching |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Nov 2, 1994 | 35 km ENE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia | M5.7 | 36 km | 55 km |
| Nov 27, 1994 | 92 km NNW of Sanga-Sanga, Philippines | M5.5 | 138 km | 27 km |
| May 18, 2008 | 50 km NE of Tawau, Malaysia | M5.0 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2017 | 50 km E of Lahad Datu, Malaysia | M4.6 | 51 km | 34 km |
| May 28, 2012 | 26 km S of Lahad Datu, Malaysia | M4.6 | 26 km | 40 km |
| Jul 4, 1992 | 14 km ESE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia | M4.6 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 1991 | 42 km WNW of Semporna, Malaysia | M4.5 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2008 | 40 km NNE of Semporna, Malaysia | M4.5 | 47 km | 28 km |
| Feb 7, 1996 | 24 km NW of Sanga-Sanga, Philippines | M4.4 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Dec 6, 1996 | 33 km ESE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia | M4.4 | 34 km | 33 km |
| Sep 5, 2014 | 34 km WNW of Semporna, Malaysia | M4.3 | 43 km | 12 km |
| Jul 4, 1992 | 40 km NNE of Tawau, Malaysia | M4.3 | 58 km | 50 km |
| Jan 5, 2018 | 36 km W of Taman Rajawali, Malaysia | M4.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2020 | 36 km ESE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia | M4.2 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2010 | 38 km N of Lahad Datu, Malaysia | M4.2 | 39 km | 54 km |
| Mar 4, 2016 | 16 km SE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia | M4.1 | 17 km | 35 km |
| Mar 19, 2015 | 64 km ESE of Sandakan, Malaysia | M4.1 | 65 km | 51 km |
| Apr 22, 2006 | 36 km NW of Taman Rajawali, Malaysia | M4.0 | 135 km | 71 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 9.0 in |
Lahad Datu has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 79.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.7") and July the driest (5.1").