Climate Insights for Palangka Raya
Central Kalimantan, Indonesia
Climate Overview
The climate in Palangka Raya is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,908 mm of precipitation falls per year. Palangka Raya receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Palangka Raya sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Palangka Raya is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 114.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Palangka Raya receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Palangka Raya sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Palangka Raya has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Palangka Raya has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 81°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Palangka Raya is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,908 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 242 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 372 mm of rainfall. November and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 108 mm. That's 263 mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Palangka Raya is a very wet location, receiving approximately 114.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.5 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 14.6 in of rainfall. November and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 4.3 in. That's 10.4 in less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Palangka Raya is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Palangka Raya is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Palangka Raya based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Palangka Raya based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.