Kuala Nerus weather in December
In December, Kuala Nerus sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 490 mm of rain across 26.7 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 1% of the time in December, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 42 min at the start of December to 11 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Kuala Nerus's 11th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kuala Nerus's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 490 mm
- 26.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 7:13 AM – 6:55 PM
- Cloud cover
- 89%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.64 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.6
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical December day in Kuala Nerus reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 1°C cooler than November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 24 |
| 2 | 28 | 24 |
| 3 | 28 | 23 |
| 4 | 28 | 23 |
| 5 | 28 | 23 |
| 6 | 28 | 23 |
| 7 | 28 | 23 |
| 8 | 28 | 23 |
| 9 | 28 | 23 |
| 10 | 28 | 23 |
| 11 | 28 | 23 |
| 12 | 28 | 23 |
| 13 | 28 | 23 |
| 14 | 28 | 23 |
| 15 | 28 | 23 |
| 16 | 28 | 23 |
| 17 | 28 | 23 |
| 18 | 28 | 23 |
| 19 | 28 | 23 |
| 20 | 28 | 23 |
| 21 | 28 | 23 |
| 22 | 28 | 23 |
| 23 | 28 | 23 |
| 24 | 28 | 23 |
| 25 | 28 | 23 |
| 26 | 28 | 23 |
| 27 | 28 | 23 |
| 28 | 28 | 23 |
| 29 | 28 | 23 |
| 30 | 28 | 23 |
| 31 | 28 | 23 |
How December really feels in Kuala Nerus
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
December sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Kuala Nerus weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 12th-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 23° | 284 | 23.6 | 11.7 | 4.1 |
| Feb | 29° / 23° | 144 | 17.3 | 11.8 | 4.3 |
| Mar | 30° / 23° | 187 | 18.9 | 12 | 3.9 |
| Apr | 31° / 24° | 175 | 22.3 | 12.1 | 3.1 |
| May | 32° / 25° | 225 | 26.3 | 12.2 | 2.5 |
| Jun | 31° / 25° | 227 | 25.8 | 12.3 | 2.6 |
| Jul | 31° / 24° | 229 | 26.2 | 12.3 | 2.7 |
| Aug | 31° / 24° | 275 | 27.7 | 12.2 | 2.6 |
| Sep | 31° / 24° | 327 | 27.7 | 12 | 2.5 |
| Oct | 30° / 24° | 387 | 29.9 | 11.9 | 2.6 |
| Nov | 29° / 24° | 444 | 28.8 | 11.8 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 28° / 23° | 490 | 26.7 | 11.7 | 3.6 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 1% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 7% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 92%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Cloudier (%) | 94 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 88 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 94 |
| 2 | 7 | 93 |
| 3 | 8 | 92 |
| 4 | 8 | 92 |
| 5 | 8 | 92 |
| 6 | 8 | 92 |
| 7 | 7 | 93 |
| 8 | 8 | 92 |
| 9 | 7 | 93 |
| 10 | 7 | 93 |
| 11 | 7 | 93 |
| 12 | 7 | 93 |
| 13 | 7 | 93 |
| 14 | 7 | 93 |
| 15 | 7 | 93 |
| 16 | 7 | 93 |
| 17 | 7 | 93 |
| 18 | 7 | 93 |
| 19 | 7 | 93 |
| 20 | 7 | 93 |
| 21 | 7 | 93 |
| 22 | 7 | 93 |
| 23 | 7 | 93 |
| 24 | 7 | 93 |
| 25 | 8 | 92 |
| 26 | 8 | 92 |
| 27 | 9 | 91 |
| 28 | 10 | 90 |
| 29 | 11 | 89 |
| 30 | 11 | 89 |
| 31 | 12 | 88 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Kuala Nerus gets around 490 mm of rain over 26.7 wet days in December, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 87% and peaks near 90% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 90 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 90 |
| 2 | 89 |
| 3 | 89 |
| 4 | 88 |
| 5 | 88 |
| 6 | 87 |
| 7 | 87 |
| 8 | 86 |
| 9 | 86 |
| 10 | 86 |
| 11 | 86 |
| 12 | 86 |
| 13 | 87 |
| 14 | 87 |
| 15 | 87 |
| 16 | 87 |
| 17 | 87 |
| 18 | 87 |
| 19 | 87 |
| 20 | 87 |
| 21 | 87 |
| 22 | 87 |
| 23 | 87 |
| 24 | 86 |
| 25 | 86 |
| 26 | 86 |
| 27 | 85 |
| 28 | 85 |
| 29 | 85 |
| 30 | 85 |
| 31 | 85 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the oppressive band about 90% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Oppressive (%) | 82 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 |
| Miserable (%) | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 82 | 17 |
| 2 | 1 | 83 | 16 |
| 3 | 1 | 84 | 15 |
| 4 | 1 | 84 | 15 |
| 5 | 1 | 85 | 14 |
| 6 | 1 | 86 | 13 |
| 7 | 1 | 87 | 12 |
| 8 | 1 | 88 | 11 |
| 9 | 0 | 90 | 10 |
| 10 | 0 | 90 | 10 |
| 11 | 0 | 91 | 9 |
| 12 | 0 | 91 | 9 |
| 13 | 0 | 92 | 8 |
| 14 | 0 | 93 | 7 |
| 15 | 0 | 93 | 7 |
| 16 | 1 | 93 | 6 |
| 17 | 1 | 93 | 6 |
| 18 | 1 | 93 | 6 |
| 19 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 20 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 21 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 22 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 23 | 3 | 93 | 4 |
| 24 | 3 | 93 | 4 |
| 25 | 3 | 93 | 4 |
| 26 | 4 | 92 | 4 |
| 27 | 4 | 92 | 4 |
| 28 | 5 | 91 | 4 |
| 29 | 5 | 91 | 4 |
| 30 | 5 | 91 | 4 |
| 31 | 5 | 91 | 4 |
Wind in December
Winds average 7 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 42 min at the start of December to 11 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 7:06 AM to 7:20 AM, and sunset from 6:49 PM to 7:02 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:20 | 7:20 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:02 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.7 | 7:06 | 6:49 |
| 2 | 11.7 | 7:07 | 6:49 |
| 3 | 11.7 | 7:07 | 6:50 |
| 4 | 11.7 | 7:08 | 6:50 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 7:08 | 6:50 |
| 6 | 11.7 | 7:09 | 6:51 |
| 7 | 11.7 | 7:09 | 6:51 |
| 8 | 11.7 | 7:10 | 6:51 |
| 9 | 11.7 | 7:10 | 6:52 |
| 10 | 11.7 | 7:10 | 6:52 |
| 11 | 11.7 | 7:11 | 6:53 |
| 12 | 11.7 | 7:11 | 6:53 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 7:12 | 6:53 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 7:12 | 6:54 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 7:13 | 6:54 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 7:13 | 6:55 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 7:14 | 6:55 |
| 18 | 11.7 | 7:14 | 6:56 |
| 19 | 11.7 | 7:15 | 6:56 |
| 20 | 11.7 | 7:15 | 6:57 |
| 21 | 11.7 | 7:16 | 6:57 |
| 22 | 11.7 | 7:16 | 6:58 |
| 23 | 11.7 | 7:17 | 6:58 |
| 24 | 11.7 | 7:17 | 6:58 |
| 25 | 11.7 | 7:18 | 6:59 |
| 26 | 11.7 | 7:18 | 6:59 |
| 27 | 11.7 | 7:19 | 7:00 |
| 28 | 11.7 | 7:19 | 7:00 |
| 29 | 11.7 | 7:19 | 7:01 |
| 30 | 11.7 | 7:20 | 7:01 |
| 31 | 11.7 | 7:20 | 7:02 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 3.64 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.64 kWh/m² to a high of 5.88 kWh/m² in April across the year — December's 3.64 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 31 | 3.8 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Kuala Nerus
In December, Kuala Nerus sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Kuala Nerus sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Is December a good time to visit Kuala Nerus?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Kuala Nerus.
What to pack for Kuala Nerus in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Kuala Nerus sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. About 27 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Kuala Nerus in December
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in May at about 30°C and coldest in January near 27°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 28 | Warm |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Warm |
UV index in Kuala Nerus in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kuala Nerus peaks around February 21 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 22 at about 11 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 14 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Kuala Nerus in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Kuala Nerus is worst in September — around 21 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.8× the cleanest month (November, 12 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 13 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 12 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Moderate |
| Feb | 14 | Moderate |
| Mar | 15 | Moderate |
| Apr | 18 | Moderate |
| May | 16 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 18 | Moderate |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 21 | Moderate |
| Oct | 17 | Moderate |
| Nov | 12 | Good |
| Dec | 12 | Good |
Where is Kuala Nerus?
Kuala Nerus sits at 5.4°N, 103.0°E, 146 m above sea level, in Malaysia. The nearest listed city is Kuala Terengganu, 14 km away.
Topography around Kuala Nerus
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kuala Nerus.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kuala Nerus has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 342 m around an average of 59 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 346 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,537 m.
The land around Kuala Nerus is covered by trees (86%) within 3 km, trees (59%) and water (20%) within 16 km, and trees (52%) and water (45%) within 80 km.
Malaysia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / G / M
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 32% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $13,125
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 95%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.7
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 22.5
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 581
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Kuala Nerus (5.3729°, 103.0205°, elevation 146 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).