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Weather & Climate in Lawas, Malaysia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lawas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 83 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 149.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 83 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 1,756.1 sq mi (4,548.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.8604°N, 115.4090°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuching |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Feb 22, 1992 | 68 km N of Tutong, Brunei | M5.2 | 114 km | 40 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 63 km SSE of Lawas, Malaysia | M4.5 | 64 km | 25 km |
| Jan 10, 2008 | 131 km SSE of Keningau, Malaysia | M4.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 14.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 10.9 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 13.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 11.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 12.7 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 14.3 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 14.6 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 15.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 14.1 in |
Lawas has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 149.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.1") and February the driest (8.9").