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Weather & Climate in Ranau, Malaysia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ranau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,870 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 72.2°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 175 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,870 ft (570 m) |
| Area | 1,739.6 sq mi (4,505.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.9538°N, 116.6641°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuching |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 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 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2023 | 56 km NNW of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia | M5.5 | 106 km | 619 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 19 km ESE of Ranau, Malaysia | M5.4 | 19 km | 18 km |
| May 23, 2005 | 54 km NW of Taman Rajawali, Malaysia | M5.3 | 120 km | 19 km |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 27 km N of Ranau, Malaysia | M5.3 | 28 km | 7 km |
| Mar 8, 2018 | 16 km NNW of Ranau, Malaysia | M5.2 | 17 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 13 km SE of Ranau, Malaysia | M5.1 | 13 km | 33 km |
| Apr 7, 2002 | 45 km NE of Kudat, Malaysia | M5.1 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2020 | 48 km W of Kudat, Malaysia | M4.9 | 113 km | 621 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 27 km SSE of Ranau, Malaysia | M4.7 | 28 km | 33 km |
| Jun 6, 2015 | Sabah, Malaysia | M4.6 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2015 | 41 km NNE of Ranau, Malaysia | M4.6 | 42 km | 15 km |
| Feb 1, 2014 | 24 km SSE of Kota Belud, Malaysia | M4.6 | 26 km | 17 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 58 km ENE of Ranau, Malaysia | M4.6 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 2015 | 22 km NNW of Ranau, Malaysia | M4.5 | 23 km | 15 km |
| Sep 4, 2009 | 46 km NE of Kudat, Malaysia | M4.5 | 146 km | 35 km |
| Aug 3, 2019 | 68 km ENE of Ranau, Malaysia | M4.5 | 69 km | 667 km |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 21 km N of Ranau, Malaysia | M4.4 | 22 km | 15 km |
| Jun 5, 2015 | 21 km NNE of Ranau, Malaysia | M4.4 | 22 km | 18 km |
| Jul 22, 2025 | 26 km SSW of Kudat, Malaysia | M4.3 | 79 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 | 215 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | Driest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 8.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.4 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 8.4 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 9.0 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 8.8 in |
Ranau has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 71°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 88.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (5.3").