Tanjung Balai Karimun Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Tanjung Balai Karimun, Riau Archipelago, Indonesia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.
Tanjung Balai Karimun has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2589 mm (102 in) of rainfall per year.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, November receives substantial rainfall, averaging 335 mm (13 in) of precipitation, recorded across 21 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, February brings less rainfall, with 119 mm (4.7 in) over 11 rainy days.
November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). The city receives 130 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Tanjung Balai Karimun Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in Indonesia: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Indonesia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Tanjung Balai Karimun vs World: Rainfall Compared
Tanjung Balai Karimun's average annual precipitation is 2589 mm (102 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.
Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.
Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.
Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:
- Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
- Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.
- "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
- The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
- The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.
For more detailed information about Tanjung Balai Karimun's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Tanjung Balai Karimun Climate page.
