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Weather & Climate in Mengkalip, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mengkalip has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 304 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 156.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 438.3 sq mi (1,135.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.1488°N, 114.8819°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pontianak |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jul 5, 1996 | 145 km NNW of Amuntai, Indonesia | M4.9 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2024 | 25 km NE of Martapura, Indonesia | M4.9 | 125 km | 14 km |
| May 26, 2013 | 85 km NE of Amuntai, Indonesia | M4.7 | 111 km | 36 km |
| Aug 5, 1998 | 36 km SSE of Barabai, Indonesia | M4.4 | 108 km | 33 km |
| May 2, 2018 | 90 km NE of Amuntai, Indonesia | M4.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 115 km W of Balikpapan, Indonesia | M4.2 | 149 km | 16 km |
| Aug 29, 2015 | Kalimantan, Indonesia | M4.2 | 146 km | 14 km |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 21 km N of Amuntai, Indonesia | M4.1 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2022 | 58 km ENE of Barabai, Indonesia | M4.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 2009 | 89 km WSW of Balikpapan, Indonesia | M3.9 | 150 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 10.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 10.1 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 10.0 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 9.4 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 8.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Driest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 10.0 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
Mengkalip has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 101.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.6") and August the driest (5.2").