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Weather & Climate in Pontianak Barat, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pontianak Barat has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 137.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 41.6 sq mi (107.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.0189°N, 109.3187°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 | 100 km | 3 km |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 138 km SE of Pontianak, Indonesia | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1996 | 82 km ESE of Pontianak, Indonesia | M4.1 | 84 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 11.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 8.3 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 11.3 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 14.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 13.7 in |
Pontianak Barat has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 114.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (14.2") and July the driest (6.4").