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Weather & Climate in Tenom, Malaysia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tenom has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.0°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 191 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 1,229.9 sq mi (3,185.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.1192°N, 115.9372°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuching |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 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 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2023 | 56 km NNW of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia | M5.5 | 146 km | 619 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 19 km ESE of Ranau, Malaysia | M5.4 | 128 km | 18 km |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 27 km N of Ranau, Malaysia | M5.3 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Mar 8, 2018 | 16 km NNW of Ranau, Malaysia | M5.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 13 km SE of Ranau, Malaysia | M5.1 | 122 km | 33 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 27 km SSE of Ranau, Malaysia | M4.7 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Feb 1, 2014 | 24 km SSE of Kota Belud, Malaysia | M4.6 | 134 km | 17 km |
| Jun 6, 2015 | Sabah, Malaysia | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 63 km SSE of Lawas, Malaysia | M4.5 | 95 km | 25 km |
| Jun 23, 2015 | 22 km NNW of Ranau, Malaysia | M4.5 | 131 km | 15 km |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 21 km N of Ranau, Malaysia | M4.4 | 142 km | 15 km |
| Jun 5, 2015 | 21 km NNE of Ranau, Malaysia | M4.4 | 143 km | 18 km |
| Jan 10, 2008 | 131 km SSE of Keningau, Malaysia | M4.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 8.2 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 7.4 in |
Tenom has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in January to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 79.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.7") and July the driest (4.5").