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Weather & Climate in Rantau, Malaysia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rantau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.3°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 191 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 318.1 sq mi (823.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.5902°N, 101.9629°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Apr 29, 2004 | 79 km SW of Bagan Pulau Ketam, Malaysia | M4.2 | 140 km | 217 km |
| Aug 23, 2025 | 13 km ESE of Segamat, Malaysia | M4.0 | 109 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 | 297 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 6.7 in |
Rantau has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 80.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.6") and February the driest (3.5").