Climate Insights for Sungai Rakit
Kota Marudu, Sabah, Malaysia
Climate Overview
The climate in Sungai Rakit is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2,945 mm of precipitation falls per year. Sungai Rakit receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sungai Rakit sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Sungai Rakit is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 115.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Sungai Rakit receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sungai Rakit sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Sungai Rakit has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Sungai Rakit has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Sungai Rakit is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,945 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 245 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 349 mm of rainfall. January and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 143 mm. That's 205 mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Sungai Rakit is a very wet location, receiving approximately 115.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.6 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 13.7 in of rainfall. January and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 5.6 in. That's 8.1 in less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.
Wind
Sungai Rakit is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Sungai Rakit is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sungai Rakit based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sungai Rakit based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.