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Weather & Climate in Balai Pungut, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 127 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 115.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
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
Air Quality
Earthquake History
55 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 | 110 km | 211 km |
| Dec 9, 2009 | 78 km E of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M4.9 | 150 km | 207 km |
| Sep 8, 2014 | 89 km ESE of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M4.9 | 141 km | 202 km |
| May 11, 1991 | 107 km W of Balaipungut, Indonesia | M4.9 | 108 km | 221 km |
| Feb 9, 2023 | 84 km N of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M4.9 | 135 km | 141 km |
| Dec 16, 1991 | 92 km SSE of Bandar, Indonesia | M4.9 | 135 km | 236 km |
| Jan 5, 2004 | 24 km WNW of Balaipungut, Indonesia | M4.8 | 25 km | 274 km |
| Mar 20, 1995 | 105 km W of Balaipungut, Indonesia | M4.8 | 106 km | 220 km |
| May 9, 2007 | 109 km ESE of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M4.8 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Jun 14, 2001 | 87 km N of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M4.8 | 135 km | 103 km |
| Sep 23, 1997 | 106 km WNW of Balaipungut, Indonesia | M4.8 | 106 km | 229 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 98 km NNW of Payakumbuh, Indonesia | M4.7 | 131 km | 183 km |
| Sep 14, 2011 | 117 km SE of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M4.7 | 135 km | 193 km |
| Sep 2, 2000 | 56 km WSW of Pekanbaru, Indonesia | M4.7 | 87 km | 150 km |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 23 km ESE of Balaipungut, Indonesia | M4.6 | 24 km | 5 km |
| Dec 12, 1993 | 104 km NNW of Payakumbuh, Indonesia | M4.6 | 113 km | 217 km |
| Jan 13, 2017 | 86 km WSW of Balaipungut, Indonesia | M4.6 | 87 km | 243 km |
| Apr 4, 2013 | 89 km E of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M4.5 | 138 km | 202 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 115 km SE of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M4.5 | 144 km | 155 km |
| Apr 5, 2006 | northern Sumatra, Indonesia | M4.5 | 141 km | 212 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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).
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").