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Palembang, Indonesia

Full City Profile

1,668,848 Population 11,556/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Palembang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 156 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 99.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days156 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area144.4 sq mi (374.0 km²)
Population Density11,556/sq mi
Coordinates-2.9167°N, 104.7458°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.6"
162% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 12.99"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.1 on May 6, 2024.

Jul 25, 2004 100 km SSE of Jambi City, Indonesia M7.3 101 km
Jul 18, 1991 27 km W of Prabumulih, Indonesia M4.7 100 km
Mar 24, 2014 24 km WNW of Prabumulih, Indonesia M4.7 96 km
Feb 10, 1990 36 km NNE of Baturaja, Indonesia M4.6 113 km
Feb 16, 2001 33 km SSE of Palembang, Indonesia M4.6 33 km
Mar 4, 2006 58 km ENE of Baturaja, Indonesia M4.5 116 km
Aug 26, 1996 63 km N of Lahat, Indonesia M4.2 139 km
Oct 12, 1996 25 km ESE of Baturaja, Indonesia M4.2 149 km
Mar 18, 2004 36 km W of Palembang, Indonesia M4.2 37 km
Aug 9, 2014 99 km E of Palembang, Indonesia M4.2 99 km
Mar 31, 2014 22 km WNW of Prabumulih, Indonesia M4.1 93 km
May 6, 2024 63 km ESE of Baturaja, Indonesia M4.1 148 km
Jul 26, 2019 46 km NW of Prabumulih, Indonesia M4.0 99 km
Apr 23, 2018 24 km NW of Prabumulih, Indonesia M4.0 81 km
Jul 14, 2006 42 km W of Prabumulih, Indonesia M3.9 116 km
Jan 30, 1997 25 km NE of Lahat, Indonesia M3.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 10.5 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 9.3 in
March 81°F (27°C) 11.7 in
April 82°F (28°C) 10.7 in
May 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
November 81°F (27°C) 10.9 in
December 80°F (27°C) 13.0 in Wettest

Palembang has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 99.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (13.0") and July the driest (3.9").

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