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Weather & Climate in Selat Panjang, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Selat Panjang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 325 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 113.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 1,557.1 sq mi (4,032.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.9941°N, 102.7082°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Mar 31, 2012 | 23 km ESE of Balaipungut, Indonesia | M4.6 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Mar 29, 2012 | 30 km ESE of Balaipungut, Indonesia | M4.4 | 128 km | 19 km |
| Feb 21, 2004 | 46 km ESE of Pekanbaru, Indonesia | M4.0 | 124 km | 177 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 68 km SSW of Batu Pahat, Malaysia | M3.8 | 38 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2001 | Vamei | Category 1 | 52 mph | 196 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 9.0 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 9.2 in |
Selat Panjang has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 90.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.0") and February the driest (5.7").