Balikpapan weather in May
In May, Balikpapan sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 198 mm of rain across 27.6 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 9% of the time in May, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 12 hours at the start of May to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Balikpapan's 5th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Balikpapan's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 198 mm
- 27.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 6:11 AM – 6:07 PM
- Cloud cover
- 78%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.63 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.9
- out of 10
Balikpapan is city in East Kalimantan Province, Indonesia.
- Density
- 1,319/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1897
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical May day in Balikpapan reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs on par with April and on par with June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 26 |
| 2 | 30 | 26 |
| 3 | 30 | 26 |
| 4 | 30 | 26 |
| 5 | 30 | 26 |
| 6 | 30 | 26 |
| 7 | 30 | 26 |
| 8 | 30 | 26 |
| 9 | 30 | 26 |
| 10 | 30 | 26 |
| 11 | 30 | 26 |
| 12 | 30 | 26 |
| 13 | 30 | 26 |
| 14 | 30 | 26 |
| 15 | 30 | 26 |
| 16 | 30 | 26 |
| 17 | 30 | 26 |
| 18 | 30 | 26 |
| 19 | 30 | 26 |
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| 21 | 30 | 26 |
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| 23 | 30 | 26 |
| 24 | 30 | 26 |
| 25 | 30 | 26 |
| 26 | 30 | 26 |
| 27 | 30 | 26 |
| 28 | 30 | 26 |
| 29 | 30 | 26 |
| 30 | 30 | 26 |
| 31 | 30 | 25 |
How May really feels in Balikpapan
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Balikpapan weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 3rd-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 25° | 255 | 27.5 | 12.1 | 2.8 |
| Feb | 30° / 25° | 227 | 23.8 | 12 | 2.9 |
| Mar | 30° / 25° | 271 | 27.8 | 12 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 30° / 25° | 264 | 27.5 | 12 | 2.7 |
| May | 30° / 26° | 198 | 27.6 | 11.9 | 2.9 |
| Jun | 30° / 25° | 172 | 24.9 | 11.9 | 3.2 |
| Jul | 29° / 25° | 142 | 22.4 | 11.9 | 3.7 |
| Aug | 29° / 25° | 101 | 17.9 | 12 | 4.2 |
| Sep | 30° / 25° | 109 | 17 | 12 | 4.1 |
| Oct | 30° / 25° | 158 | 22.3 | 12 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 30° / 25° | 218 | 27.5 | 12.1 | 2.7 |
| Dec | 30° / 25° | 268 | 28.8 | 12.1 | 2.6 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 9% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 79%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Cloudier (%) | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 87 |
| 2 | 13 | 87 |
| 3 | 13 | 87 |
| 4 | 13 | 87 |
| 5 | 14 | 86 |
| 6 | 14 | 86 |
| 7 | 15 | 85 |
| 8 | 15 | 85 |
| 9 | 16 | 84 |
| 10 | 16 | 84 |
| 11 | 17 | 83 |
| 12 | 19 | 81 |
| 13 | 19 | 81 |
| 14 | 20 | 80 |
| 15 | 21 | 79 |
| 16 | 21 | 79 |
| 17 | 23 | 77 |
| 18 | 23 | 77 |
| 19 | 24 | 76 |
| 20 | 26 | 74 |
| 21 | 26 | 74 |
| 22 | 27 | 73 |
| 23 | 27 | 73 |
| 24 | 27 | 73 |
| 25 | 27 | 73 |
| 26 | 28 | 72 |
| 27 | 27 | 73 |
| 28 | 27 | 73 |
| 29 | 27 | 73 |
| 30 | 27 | 73 |
| 31 | 27 | 73 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Balikpapan gets around 198 mm of rain over 27.6 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 88% and peaks near 92% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 92 |
| 2 | 92 |
| 3 | 92 |
| 4 | 92 |
| 5 | 92 |
| 6 | 92 |
| 7 | 91 |
| 8 | 91 |
| 9 | 91 |
| 10 | 90 |
| 11 | 89 |
| 12 | 89 |
| 13 | 88 |
| 14 | 88 |
| 15 | 87 |
| 16 | 87 |
| 17 | 86 |
| 18 | 86 |
| 19 | 86 |
| 20 | 86 |
| 21 | 86 |
| 22 | 86 |
| 23 | 86 |
| 24 | 86 |
| 25 | 87 |
| 26 | 87 |
| 27 | 87 |
| 28 | 87 |
| 29 | 87 |
| 30 | 87 |
| 31 | 87 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the miserable band about 99% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Miserable (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 |
| Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 100 |
| 2 | 0 | 100 |
| 3 | 0 | 100 |
| 4 | 0 | 100 |
| 5 | 0 | 100 |
| 6 | 0 | 100 |
| 7 | 0 | 100 |
| 8 | 1 | 99 |
| 9 | 1 | 99 |
| 10 | 1 | 99 |
| 11 | 1 | 99 |
| 12 | 1 | 99 |
| 13 | 1 | 99 |
| 14 | 1 | 99 |
| 15 | 1 | 99 |
| 16 | 1 | 99 |
| 17 | 1 | 99 |
| 18 | 1 | 99 |
| 19 | 1 | 99 |
| 20 | 1 | 99 |
| 21 | 1 | 99 |
| 22 | 1 | 99 |
| 23 | 1 | 99 |
| 24 | 1 | 99 |
| 25 | 1 | 99 |
| 26 | 1 | 99 |
| 27 | 1 | 99 |
| 28 | 1 | 99 |
| 29 | 1 | 99 |
| 30 | 1 | 99 |
| 31 | 1 | 99 |
Wind in May
Winds average 6 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 hours at the start of May to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:11 AM to 6:12 AM, and sunset from 6:09 PM to 6:08 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.0 | 6:11 | 6:09 |
| 2 | 12.0 | 6:11 | 6:08 |
| 3 | 12.0 | 6:11 | 6:08 |
| 4 | 12.0 | 6:11 | 6:08 |
| 5 | 12.0 | 6:11 | 6:08 |
| 6 | 12.0 | 6:11 | 6:08 |
| 7 | 12.0 | 6:11 | 6:08 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:08 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:08 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:07 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:07 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:07 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:07 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:07 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:07 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:07 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:07 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:07 |
| 19 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:07 |
| 20 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:07 |
| 21 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:07 |
| 22 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:07 |
| 23 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:07 |
| 24 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:07 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:07 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:08 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 6:12 | 6:08 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:12 | 6:08 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 6:12 | 6:08 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 6:12 | 6:08 |
| 31 | 11.9 | 6:12 | 6:08 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 4.63 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.45 kWh/m² to a high of 5.43 kWh/m² in September across the year — May's 4.63 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.6 | Bright |
Is May a good time to visit Balikpapan?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Balikpapan.
What to pack for Balikpapan in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Balikpapan sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 28 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Balikpapan in May
The nearest coast averages about 30°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 13 km away) is warmest in May at about 30°C and coldest in August near 28°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 28 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Balikpapan in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Balikpapan peaks around February 22 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 10 at about 11 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Balikpapan in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Balikpapan is worst in October — around 21 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.0× the cleanest month (March, 11 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 12 | 11 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Good |
| Feb | 11 | Good |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 11 | Good |
| Jun | 11 | Good |
| Jul | 12 | Good |
| Aug | 13 | Moderate |
| Sep | 18 | Moderate |
| Oct | 21 | Moderate |
| Nov | 12 | Moderate |
| Dec | 11 | Good |
Where is Balikpapan?
Balikpapan sits at 1.3°S, 116.8°E, 67 m above sea level, in Indonesia. The nearest listed city is Loa Janan, 82 km away.
Topography around Balikpapan
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Balikpapan.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Balikpapan has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 97 m around an average of 17 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 123 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,262 m.
The land around Balikpapan is covered by artificial surfaces (41%) and water (39%) within 3 km, water (50%) and trees (31%) within 16 km, and trees (54%) and water (40%) within 80 km.
Indonesia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 29% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $5,060
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 30%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.3
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 11.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 471
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Balikpapan (-1.2675°, 116.8289°, elevation 67 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).