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Weather & Climate in Shah Alam, Malaysia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shah Alam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 155.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 112.0 sq mi (290.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,616/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.0851°N, 101.5328°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Apr 29, 2004 | 79 km SW of Bagan Pulau Ketam, Malaysia | M4.2 | 108 km | 217 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 8.1 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 9.1 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 9.3 in |
Shah Alam has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 91.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.3") and July the driest (4.7").