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Weather & Climate in Pangkalan Kerinci, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pangkalan Kerinci has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 78°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 52 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 244.1 sq mi (632.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.3961°N, 101.8572°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Mar 6, 2007 | 34 km NNW of Sijunjung, Indonesia | M5.0 | 137 km | 20 km |
| Apr 21, 2010 | 18 km N of Sijunjung, Indonesia | M4.9 | 142 km | 175 km |
| Jan 5, 2004 | 24 km WNW of Balaipungut, Indonesia | M4.8 | 118 km | 274 km |
| Sep 2, 2000 | 56 km WSW of Pekanbaru, Indonesia | M4.7 | 100 km | 150 km |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 23 km ESE of Balaipungut, Indonesia | M4.6 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Sep 25, 1993 | 78 km WSW of Balaipungut, Indonesia | M4.5 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 27 km N of Sijunjung, Indonesia | M4.5 | 133 km | 20 km |
| Aug 12, 2007 | 39 km ENE of Sijunjung, Indonesia | M4.5 | 122 km | 184 km |
| Jan 20, 2024 | 22 km E of Payakumbuh, Indonesia | M4.4 | 132 km | 195 km |
| Mar 29, 2012 | 30 km ESE of Balaipungut, Indonesia | M4.4 | 74 km | 19 km |
| Apr 3, 2022 | 3 km E of Payakumbuh, Indonesia | M4.3 | 149 km | 48 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 63 km W of Pekanbaru, Indonesia | M4.3 | 112 km | 30 km |
| Mar 1, 2003 | 29 km ENE of Sijunjung, Indonesia | M4.3 | 135 km | 203 km |
| Feb 3, 1998 | 42 km N of Payakumbuh, Indonesia | M4.2 | 141 km | 200 km |
| May 14, 2005 | 105 km SE of Pekanbaru, Indonesia | M4.2 | 74 km | 137 km |
| Apr 20, 2005 | 10 km NNE of Sijunjung, Indonesia | M4.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2004 | 46 km ESE of Pekanbaru, Indonesia | M4.0 | 9 km | 177 km |
| Oct 15, 2009 | 17 km S of Pekanbaru, Indonesia | M3.9 | 46 km | 83 km |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 53 km ENE of Sijunjung, Indonesia | M3.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2006 | 72 km N of Payakumbuh, Indonesia | M3.8 | 141 km | 231 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Marapi (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Marapi | Complex | 2,885 m (9,465 ft) | 2018 | 176 km |
| Sarik-Gajah | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 737 m (2,418 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
| Tandikat-Singgalang | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 1924 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 9.4 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 7.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 11.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 10.7 in |
Pangkalan Kerinci has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 102.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.6") and July the driest (5.4").