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Weather & Climate in Pekanbaru, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pekanbaru has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 143 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 106.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 143 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 244.1 sq mi (632.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,445/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.5167°N, 101.4417°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
62 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jul 14, 2003 | 25 km NW of Sijunjung, Indonesia | M5.7 | 136 km | 144 km |
| Feb 16, 2004 | 27 km S of Payakumbuh, Indonesia | M5.1 | 140 km | 56 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 34 km NNW of Sijunjung, Indonesia | M5.0 | 118 km | 20 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 29 km NNE of Solok, Indonesia | M4.9 | 142 km | 20 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 29 km NNE of Solok, Indonesia | M4.9 | 143 km | 20 km |
| May 11, 1991 | 107 km W of Balaipungut, Indonesia | M4.9 | 132 km | 221 km |
| Feb 9, 2023 | 84 km N of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M4.9 | 134 km | 141 km |
| Apr 21, 2010 | 18 km N of Sijunjung, Indonesia | M4.9 | 127 km | 175 km |
| Mar 20, 1995 | 105 km W of Balaipungut, Indonesia | M4.8 | 143 km | 220 km |
| Jun 14, 2001 | 87 km N of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M4.8 | 135 km | 103 km |
| Sep 23, 1997 | 106 km WNW of Balaipungut, Indonesia | M4.8 | 146 km | 229 km |
| Jan 5, 2004 | 24 km WNW of Balaipungut, Indonesia | M4.8 | 77 km | 274 km |
| Sep 2, 2000 | 56 km WSW of Pekanbaru, Indonesia | M4.7 | 56 km | 150 km |
| May 16, 2013 | 36 km NW of Payakumbuh, Indonesia | M4.7 | 126 km | 165 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 98 km NNW of Payakumbuh, Indonesia | M4.7 | 136 km | 183 km |
| Sep 14, 2011 | 117 km SE of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M4.7 | 150 km | 193 km |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 23 km ESE of Balaipungut, Indonesia | M4.6 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Dec 12, 1993 | 104 km NNW of Payakumbuh, Indonesia | M4.6 | 124 km | 217 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 30 km SSE of Payakumbuh, Indonesia | M4.6 | 131 km | 20 km |
| Jan 13, 2017 | 86 km WSW of Balaipungut, Indonesia | M4.6 | 107 km | 243 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Marapi (147 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Marapi | Complex | 2,885 m (9,465 ft) | 2018 | 147 km |
| Sarik-Gajah | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 737 m (2,418 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Tandikat-Singgalang | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 1924 | 159 km |
| Talakmau | Complex | 2,919 m (9,577 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Talang | Stratovolcano | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | 2007 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 10.1 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 10.4 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 10.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 12.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 11.4 in |
Pekanbaru has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 106.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.9") and July the driest (5.8").