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Weather & Climate in Niah, Malaysia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Niah 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 116 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 125.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.7°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 116 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 1,681.8 sq mi (4,355.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.8620°N, 113.7152°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuching |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| May 1, 2004 | 78 km SSW of Marudi, Malaysia | M5.2 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2005 | 90 km SSW of Marudi, Malaysia | M4.2 | 47 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) | 13.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 10.8 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 12.3 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 14.0 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 14.6 in | Wettest |
Niah has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 125.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (14.6") and March the driest (7.8").