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Weather & Climate in Samarinda, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Samarinda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 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 126.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 302.3 sq mi (783.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,750/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.4917°N, 117.1458°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Sep 13, 2003 | 112 km ESE of City of Balikpapan, Indonesia | M4.9 | 149 km | 30 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 7.9 in |
Samarinda has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 76.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.8") and August the driest (4.1").