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Weather & Climate in Pagatan, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pagatan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 86.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.5°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 3,060.5 sq mi (7,926.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.6075°N, 115.9381°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Feb 13, 2024 | 25 km NE of Martapura, Indonesia | M4.9 | 107 km | 14 km |
| Aug 5, 1998 | 36 km SSE of Barabai, Indonesia | M4.4 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 2022 | 58 km ENE of Barabai, Indonesia | M4.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 10.4 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 10.4 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 9.3 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | Driest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 9.9 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 12.7 in | Wettest |
Pagatan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 101.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.7") and August the driest (5.1").