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Weather & Climate in Pangkalan Balai, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pangkalan Balai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 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 115.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.4°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 144.4 sq mi (374.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.8812°N, 104.3943°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
24 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Jul 25, 2004 | 100 km SSE of Jambi City, Indonesia | M7.3 | 68 km | 582 km |
| Oct 10, 1993 | 11 km W of Tanjungagung, Indonesia | M4.7 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Mar 24, 2014 | 24 km WNW of Prabumulih, Indonesia | M4.7 | 70 km | 293 km |
| Jul 18, 1991 | 27 km W of Prabumulih, Indonesia | M4.7 | 74 km | 181 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 33 km SSE of Palembang, Indonesia | M4.6 | 61 km | 46 km |
| Feb 10, 1990 | 36 km NNE of Baturaja, Indonesia | M4.6 | 108 km | 297 km |
| May 21, 1995 | 45 km E of Lubuklinggau, Indonesia | M4.5 | 135 km | 171 km |
| May 10, 1993 | 29 km NNW of Lahat, Indonesia | M4.5 | 133 km | 160 km |
| Mar 4, 2006 | 58 km ENE of Baturaja, Indonesia | M4.5 | 123 km | 252 km |
| May 11, 2022 | 71 km NE of Lubuklinggau, Indonesia | M4.4 | 129 km | 278 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 14 km WSW of Tanjungagung, Indonesia | M4.4 | 147 km | 181 km |
| Jan 20, 2003 | 30 km ENE of Lubuklinggau, Indonesia | M4.3 | 146 km | 202 km |
| Mar 18, 2004 | 36 km W of Palembang, Indonesia | M4.2 | 3 km | 401 km |
| Oct 12, 1996 | 25 km ESE of Baturaja, Indonesia | M4.2 | 148 km | 249 km |
| Aug 9, 2014 | 99 km E of Palembang, Indonesia | M4.2 | 139 km | 15 km |
| Aug 26, 1996 | 63 km N of Lahat, Indonesia | M4.2 | 103 km | 247 km |
| Mar 31, 2014 | 22 km WNW of Prabumulih, Indonesia | M4.1 | 66 km | 35 km |
| Jul 26, 2019 | 46 km NW of Prabumulih, Indonesia | M4.0 | 65 km | 345 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 24 km NW of Prabumulih, Indonesia | M4.0 | 53 km | 365 km |
| Oct 22, 2001 | 48 km ENE of Lubuklinggau, Indonesia | M4.0 | 129 km | 250 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Dempo (190 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dempo | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,142 m (10,308 ft) | 2017 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 10.8 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 13.8 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 11.0 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 14.1 in | Wettest |
Pangkalan Balai has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 106.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (14.1") and July the driest (4.1").