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Weather & Climate in Papar, Malaysia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Papar 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 151 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 101.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.8°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 151 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 751.6 sq mi (1,946.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.7333°N, 115.9333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuching |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jun 4, 2015 | 14 km WNW of Ranau, Malaysia | M6.0 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2023 | 56 km NNW of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia | M5.5 | 78 km | 619 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 19 km ESE of Ranau, Malaysia | M5.4 | 99 km | 18 km |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 27 km N of Ranau, Malaysia | M5.3 | 98 km | 7 km |
| Mar 8, 2018 | 16 km NNW of Ranau, Malaysia | M5.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 13 km SE of Ranau, Malaysia | M5.1 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2020 | 48 km W of Kudat, Malaysia | M4.9 | 142 km | 621 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 27 km SSE of Ranau, Malaysia | M4.7 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Feb 1, 2014 | 24 km SSE of Kota Belud, Malaysia | M4.6 | 83 km | 17 km |
| Jun 6, 2015 | Sabah, Malaysia | M4.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2015 | 41 km NNE of Ranau, Malaysia | M4.6 | 119 km | 15 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 58 km ENE of Ranau, Malaysia | M4.6 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 2015 | 22 km NNW of Ranau, Malaysia | M4.5 | 81 km | 15 km |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 21 km N of Ranau, Malaysia | M4.4 | 96 km | 15 km |
| Jun 5, 2015 | 21 km NNE of Ranau, Malaysia | M4.4 | 98 km | 18 km |
| Jul 22, 2025 | 26 km SSW of Kudat, Malaysia | M4.3 | 139 km | 635 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 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2017 | Tembin | Category 2 | 81 mph | 252 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 10.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 9.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 9.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 12.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 10.7 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 10.1 in |
Papar has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 101.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.0") and February the driest (3.6").