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Weather & Climate in Tanjung Selor, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tanjung Selor has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 133 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 112.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.9°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 133 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 493.4 sq mi (1,277.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.8375°N, 117.3653°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Mar 6, 1995 | 98 km SE of Tarakan, Indonesia | M6.1 | 97 km | 17 km |
| Jul 12, 1995 | 114 km SW of Tarakan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 58 km | 33 km |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 178 km NNE of Bontang, Indonesia | M5.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 143 km SSE of Tarakan, Indonesia | M4.9 | 105 km | 32 km |
| Jun 5, 2013 | 40 km SSE of Tarakan, Indonesia | M4.8 | 38 km | 16 km |
| Aug 10, 2024 | 38 km ESE of Tanjung Selor, Indonesia | M4.8 | 39 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1995 | 117 km SW of Tarakan, Indonesia | M4.7 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Jun 11, 2019 | 118 km SW of Tarakan, Indonesia | M4.7 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1997 | 176 km SSE of Tarakan, Indonesia | M4.6 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 183 km NNE of Bontang, Indonesia | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 1995 | 112 km SW of Tarakan, Indonesia | M4.5 | 57 km | 33 km |
| Dec 3, 1995 | 171 km S of Tarakan, Indonesia | M4.5 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 71 km NNW of Tarakan, Indonesia | M4.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2008 | 189 km SW of Tarakan, Indonesia | M4.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 93 km SW of Tanjung Selor, Indonesia | M4.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1996 | Kalimantan, Indonesia | M4.1 | 74 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 9.7 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 9.1 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 9.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.0 in | Driest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 10.0 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 11.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 10.7 in |
Tanjung Selor has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 112.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.0") and July the driest (8.0").