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Weather & Climate in Pontianak, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pontianak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 131 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 115.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.3°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 131 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 41.6 sq mi (107.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 15,826/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.0319°N, 109.3250°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pontianak |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Aug 24, 2011 | 8 km WNW of Sungai Raya, Indonesia | M4.7 | 101 km | 3 km |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 138 km SE of Pontianak, Indonesia | M4.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1996 | 82 km ESE of Pontianak, Indonesia | M4.1 | 83 km | 33 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 | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 10.3 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | Driest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 11.0 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 14.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 13.3 in |
Pontianak has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 115.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (14.1") and August the driest (6.5").