Balai Pungut, Indonesia

Full City Profile

56,452 Population 67/sq mi density

52 ft Elevation 16 meters

80°F Avg Temperature 27°C

Balai Pungut has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 127 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 115.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	79.7°F
	48% above US avg
January Average	79°F (26°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	127 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	52 ft (16 m)
Area	840.1 sq mi (2,175.8 km²)
Population Density	67/sq mi
Coordinates	1.0595°N, 101.2905°W
Timezone	Asia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.6"

204% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 13.11"

Driest Month (Jul) 5.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.3 on May 21, 2025.

Nov 11, 1999	106 km SSE of Rantauprapat, Indonesia	M6.2	110 km
Dec 9, 2009	78 km E of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia	M4.9	150 km
Sep 8, 2014	89 km ESE of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia	M4.9	141 km
May 11, 1991	107 km W of Balaipungut, Indonesia	M4.9	108 km
Feb 9, 2023	84 km N of Bukittinggi, Indonesia	M4.9	135 km
Dec 16, 1991	92 km SSE of Bandar, Indonesia	M4.9	135 km
Jan 5, 2004	24 km WNW of Balaipungut, Indonesia	M4.8	25 km
Mar 20, 1995	105 km W of Balaipungut, Indonesia	M4.8	106 km
May 9, 2007	109 km ESE of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia	M4.8	133 km
Jun 14, 2001	87 km N of Bukittinggi, Indonesia	M4.8	135 km
Sep 23, 1997	106 km WNW of Balaipungut, Indonesia	M4.8	106 km
Sep 7, 2004	98 km NNW of Payakumbuh, Indonesia	M4.7	131 km
Sep 14, 2011	117 km SE of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia	M4.7	135 km
Sep 2, 2000	56 km WSW of Pekanbaru, Indonesia	M4.7	87 km
Mar 31, 2012	23 km ESE of Balaipungut, Indonesia	M4.6	24 km
Dec 12, 1993	104 km NNW of Payakumbuh, Indonesia	M4.6	113 km
Jan 13, 2017	86 km WSW of Balaipungut, Indonesia	M4.6	87 km
Apr 4, 2013	89 km E of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia	M4.5	138 km
Mar 14, 2005	115 km SE of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia	M4.5	144 km
Apr 5, 2006	northern Sumatra, Indonesia	M4.5	141 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sarik-Gajah (164 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Sarik-Gajah	Pyroclastic cone(s)	737 m (2,418 ft)	Unknown	164 km
Talakmau	Complex	2,919 m (9,577 ft)	Unknown	182 km
Marapi	Complex	2,885 m (9,465 ft)	2018	184 km
Tandikat-Singgalang	Stratovolcano(es)	2,854 m (9,364 ft)	1924	193 km
Sorikmarapi	Stratovolcano	2,145 m (7,037 ft)	1986	199 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	79°F (26°C)	10.5 in	Coldest
February	80°F (26°C)	8.4 in
March	80°F (27°C)	10.3 in
April	81°F (27°C)	10.5 in
May	81°F (27°C)	8.4 in	Warmest
June	80°F (27°C)	6.4 in
July	80°F (27°C)	5.9 in	Driest
August	80°F (26°C)	6.9 in
September	79°F (26°C)	10.4 in
October	80°F (26°C)	12.3 in
November	79°F (26°C)	13.1 in	Wettest
December	79°F (26°C)	12.6 in

Balai Pungut has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 115.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.1") and July the driest (5.9").

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