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Weather & Climate in Pekan, Malaysia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pekan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 165 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 112.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 165 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 317.9 sq mi (823.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.4836°N, 103.3996°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Aug 23, 2025 | 13 km ESE of Segamat, Malaysia | M4.0 | 123 km | 10 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 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2001 | Vamei | Category 1 | 52 mph | 247 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 14.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 14.5 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 27.6 in | Wettest |
Pekan has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 112.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (27.6") and June the driest (4.2").