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Weather & Climate in Bagan Besar, Indonesia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bagan Besar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 116.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area666.9 sq mi (1,727.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates1.5818°N, 101.3867°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 116.3"
206% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.

Nov 11, 1999 106 km SSE of Rantauprapat, Indonesia M6.2 123 km 211 km
Dec 16, 1991 92 km SSE of Bandar, Indonesia M4.9 146 km 236 km
May 11, 1991 107 km W of Balaipungut, Indonesia M4.9 138 km 221 km
Mar 20, 1995 105 km W of Balaipungut, Indonesia M4.8 123 km 220 km
Jan 5, 2004 24 km WNW of Balaipungut, Indonesia M4.8 63 km 274 km
Sep 23, 1997 106 km WNW of Balaipungut, Indonesia M4.8 120 km 229 km
Sep 2, 2000 56 km WSW of Pekanbaru, Indonesia M4.7 145 km 150 km
Mar 31, 2012 23 km ESE of Balaipungut, Indonesia M4.6 69 km 5 km
Jan 13, 2017 86 km WSW of Balaipungut, Indonesia M4.6 125 km 243 km
Apr 4, 2013 89 km E of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M4.5 150 km 202 km
Sep 25, 1993 78 km WSW of Balaipungut, Indonesia M4.5 121 km 33 km
Mar 29, 2012 30 km ESE of Balaipungut, Indonesia M4.4 68 km 19 km
Aug 10, 2002 113 km ESE of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M4.4 141 km 222 km
Aug 22, 1997 96 km ESE of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M4.3 150 km 200 km
Jan 3, 2024 98 km WSW of Balai Pungut, Indonesia M4.3 141 km 222 km
Sep 13, 2010 63 km W of Pekanbaru, Indonesia M4.3 121 km 30 km
Mar 7, 2002 108 km W of Balaipungut, Indonesia M4.2 130 km 203 km
Sep 28, 2003 105 km W of Balaipungut, Indonesia M4.2 132 km 200 km
Sep 12, 1990 104 km W of Balaipungut, Indonesia M4.2 126 km 237 km
Oct 4, 2002 90 km W of Balaipungut, Indonesia M4.2 115 km 244 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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