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Weather & Climate in Pontian Kechil, Malaysia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pontian Kechil has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 125.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 318.4 sq mi (824.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.4866°N, 103.3896°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Aug 23, 2025 | 13 km ESE of Segamat, Malaysia | M4.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 68 km SSW of Batu Pahat, Malaysia | M3.8 | 88 km | 35 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 | 112 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
Pontian Kechil has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 93.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.2") and July the driest (5.9").