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Weather & Climate in Pangkalan Bunut, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pangkalan Bunut has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 311 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 127.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 244.1 sq mi (632.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.2981°N, 102.1461°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jan 5, 2004 | 24 km WNW of Balaipungut, Indonesia | M4.8 | 149 km | 274 km |
| Sep 2, 2000 | 56 km WSW of Pekanbaru, Indonesia | M4.7 | 132 km | 150 km |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 23 km ESE of Balaipungut, Indonesia | M4.6 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Aug 12, 2007 | 39 km ENE of Sijunjung, Indonesia | M4.5 | 133 km | 184 km |
| Mar 29, 2012 | 30 km ESE of Balaipungut, Indonesia | M4.4 | 102 km | 19 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 63 km W of Pekanbaru, Indonesia | M4.3 | 146 km | 30 km |
| Mar 1, 2003 | 29 km ENE of Sijunjung, Indonesia | M4.3 | 146 km | 203 km |
| Jul 20, 2003 | 89 km ESE of Sijunjung, Indonesia | M4.3 | 148 km | 225 km |
| May 14, 2005 | 105 km SE of Pekanbaru, Indonesia | M4.2 | 63 km | 137 km |
| Feb 21, 2004 | 46 km ESE of Pekanbaru, Indonesia | M4.0 | 37 km | 177 km |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 53 km ENE of Sijunjung, Indonesia | M3.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2009 | 17 km S of Pekanbaru, Indonesia | M3.9 | 78 km | 83 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 68 km SSW of Batu Pahat, Malaysia | M3.8 | 125 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2001 | Vamei | Category 1 | 52 mph | 284 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 8.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 10.0 in |
Pangkalan Bunut has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 97.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.8") and July the driest (5.3").