Petaling Jaya
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Petaling Jaya month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Petaling Jaya are typically February, June and July, with average daytime highs around 31–31°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 23°C), and November the wettest (about 368 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.8 | 23.2 | 233 | 8.6 |
| February | 31.0 | 23.3 | 144 | 9.9 |
| March | 31.2 | 23.7 | 231 | 9.7 |
| April | 31.0 | 24.1 | 306 | 9.0 |
| May | 30.8 | 24.4 | 272 | 8.8 |
| June | 30.6 | 24.1 | 171 | 9.3 |
| July | 30.9 | 24.0 | 154 | 9.6 |
| August | 30.5 | 23.7 | 210 | 9.1 |
| September | 30.4 | 23.7 | 233 | 8.8 |
| October | 30.3 | 23.8 | 276 | 8.6 |
| November | 29.7 | 23.6 | 368 | 7.4 |
| December | 29.6 | 23.5 | 344 | 8.1 |
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People and places shaping Petaling Jaya
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Previously
- Documented history · 1952
Since 1952, PJ witnessed a dramatic growth in terms of population size and geographical importance.
- Documented history · 1953
Until the end of 1953, the town was administered by the Kuala Lumpur district officer.
- Documented history · 1954
Kennedy commenced administering Petaling Jaya in 1954.
- Documented history · 1959
On 24 August 1959, Encik Abdul Aziz bin Haji Mohd Ali became the first Malayan to head the PJ Authority.
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01 · OverviewPetaling Jaya, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Petaling Jaya took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Petaling Jaya
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Petaling Jaya
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Petaling Jaya
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Petaling Jaya
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Petaling Jaya
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Petaling Jaya
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Frequently Asked Questions about Petaling Jaya
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01 · Q&AWhere is Petaling Jaya located and what are its coordinates?
Petaling Jaya is situated in Malaysia at geographic coordinates 3.1073, 101.6067 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Petaling Jaya?
Petaling Jaya has a recorded population of approximately 807,879 and observes the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone (MYR).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Petaling Jaya?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Petaling Jaya include ms-MY, en, zh, ta, te, ml, pa, th, and the circulating currency is MYR.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Petaling Jaya?
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