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Weather & Climate in Bakau, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bakau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 313 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 106.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 2,061.9 sq mi (5,340.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.4105°N, 116.2387°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| May 28, 1998 | 73 km WSW of Balikpapan, Indonesia | M4.8 | 102 km | 33 km |
| May 26, 2013 | 85 km NE of Amuntai, Indonesia | M4.7 | 65 km | 36 km |
| Jul 3, 1998 | 78 km WSW of Balikpapan, Indonesia | M4.6 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 106 km SE of Balikpapan, Indonesia | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1998 | 36 km SSE of Barabai, Indonesia | M4.4 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Nov 21, 2009 | 82 km WSW of Balikpapan, Indonesia | M4.4 | 84 km | 44 km |
| May 2, 2018 | 90 km NE of Amuntai, Indonesia | M4.3 | 81 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 115 km W of Balikpapan, Indonesia | M4.2 | 147 km | 16 km |
| Aug 29, 2015 | Kalimantan, Indonesia | M4.2 | 104 km | 14 km |
| Nov 22, 2009 | 82 km WSW of Balikpapan, Indonesia | M4.2 | 82 km | 35 km |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 21 km N of Amuntai, Indonesia | M4.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2022 | 58 km ENE of Barabai, Indonesia | M4.1 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 2009 | 89 km WSW of Balikpapan, Indonesia | M3.9 | 80 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 10.1 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 10.1 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 9.4 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 8.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Driest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 9.9 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 12.5 in | Wettest |
Bakau has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 101.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.5") and August the driest (5.3").