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Weather & Climate in Tarakan, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tarakan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 100 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 129.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.1°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 100 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 96.8 sq mi (250.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,581/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.3133°N, 117.5915°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 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 | 99 km | 17 km |
| Jul 12, 1995 | 114 km SW of Tarakan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 143 km SSE of Tarakan, Indonesia | M4.9 | 144 km | 32 km |
| Aug 3, 2003 | 88 km S of Semporna, Malaysia | M4.9 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2013 | 40 km SSE of Tarakan, Indonesia | M4.8 | 41 km | 16 km |
| Aug 10, 2024 | 38 km ESE of Tanjung Selor, Indonesia | M4.8 | 67 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1995 | 117 km SW of Tarakan, Indonesia | M4.7 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Jun 11, 2019 | 118 km SW of Tarakan, Indonesia | M4.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 1995 | 112 km SW of Tarakan, Indonesia | M4.5 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 71 km NNW of Tarakan, Indonesia | M4.4 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1992 | 40 km NNE of Tawau, Malaysia | M4.3 | 150 km | 50 km |
| Jun 3, 1996 | Kalimantan, Indonesia | M4.1 | 131 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 10.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 10.7 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 11.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 10.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 10.4 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 10.3 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 11.9 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 12.3 in |
Tarakan has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 129.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.4") and February the driest (8.4").