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Weather & Climate in Malinau, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Malinau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 104 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 128.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 104 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 96.8 sq mi (250.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 264/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.5886°N, 116.6239°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jul 12, 1995 | 114 km SW of Tarakan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2013 | 40 km SSE of Tarakan, Indonesia | M4.8 | 137 km | 16 km |
| May 18, 1995 | 117 km SW of Tarakan, Indonesia | M4.7 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jun 11, 2019 | 118 km SW of Tarakan, Indonesia | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 63 km SSE of Lawas, Malaysia | M4.5 | 139 km | 25 km |
| Jul 12, 1995 | 112 km SW of Tarakan, Indonesia | M4.5 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 71 km NNW of Tarakan, Indonesia | M4.4 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2008 | 131 km SSE of Keningau, Malaysia | M4.1 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1996 | Kalimantan, Indonesia | M4.1 | 140 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 8.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 10.5 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 12.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 11.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 11.7 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 11.4 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 11.6 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 11.0 in |
Malinau has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 128.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (12.5") and February the driest (8.0").