Pekalongan weather in March
In March, Pekalongan sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 414 mm of rain across 30.2 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 1% of the time in March, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of March to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Pekalongan's 9th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Pekalongan's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 414 mm
- 30.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 5:50 AM – 5:52 PM
- Cloud cover
- 88%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.92 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.2
- out of 10
Pekalongan is city in Central Java Province, Indonesia.
- Density
- 7,173/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1906
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical March day in Pekalongan reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs on par with February and on par with April.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 23 |
| 2 | 28 | 23 |
| 3 | 28 | 23 |
| 4 | 28 | 23 |
| 5 | 28 | 23 |
| 6 | 28 | 23 |
| 7 | 28 | 23 |
| 8 | 28 | 23 |
| 9 | 28 | 23 |
| 10 | 28 | 23 |
| 11 | 28 | 23 |
| 12 | 28 | 23 |
| 13 | 28 | 23 |
| 14 | 28 | 23 |
| 15 | 28 | 23 |
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| 17 | 28 | 23 |
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| 19 | 28 | 23 |
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| 21 | 28 | 23 |
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| 24 | 28 | 23 |
| 25 | 28 | 23 |
| 26 | 28 | 23 |
| 27 | 28 | 23 |
| 28 | 28 | 23 |
| 29 | 28 | 23 |
| 30 | 28 | 23 |
| 31 | 28 | 23 |
Pekalongan weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 7th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 23° | 411 | 30.4 | 12.4 | 3.3 |
| Feb | 27° / 23° | 380 | 27.6 | 12.2 | 3.2 |
| Mar | 28° / 23° | 414 | 30.2 | 12 | 3.2 |
| Apr | 28° / 23° | 377 | 28.4 | 11.9 | 3.2 |
| May | 28° / 23° | 202 | 23.3 | 11.7 | 4.0 |
| Jun | 28° / 23° | 148 | 17.2 | 11.6 | 5.1 |
| Jul | 27° / 22° | 103 | 14.4 | 11.6 | 5.8 |
| Aug | 28° / 22° | 76 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 6.1 |
| Sep | 28° / 22° | 123 | 14.8 | 12 | 5.4 |
| Oct | 28° / 23° | 293 | 22.7 | 12.2 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 28° / 23° | 465 | 28.3 | 12.3 | 3.3 |
| Dec | 28° / 23° | 517 | 29.6 | 12.4 | 3.3 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 1% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 5% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 94%.
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| Clearer (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Cloudier (%) | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 97 |
| 2 | 3 | 97 |
| 3 | 3 | 97 |
| 4 | 3 | 97 |
| 5 | 4 | 96 |
| 6 | 4 | 96 |
| 7 | 4 | 96 |
| 8 | 4 | 96 |
| 9 | 4 | 96 |
| 10 | 4 | 96 |
| 11 | 5 | 95 |
| 12 | 6 | 94 |
| 13 | 6 | 94 |
| 14 | 6 | 94 |
| 15 | 6 | 94 |
| 16 | 6 | 94 |
| 17 | 6 | 94 |
| 18 | 7 | 93 |
| 19 | 7 | 93 |
| 20 | 7 | 93 |
| 21 | 8 | 92 |
| 22 | 8 | 92 |
| 23 | 8 | 92 |
| 24 | 8 | 92 |
| 25 | 8 | 92 |
| 26 | 7 | 93 |
| 27 | 7 | 93 |
| 28 | 7 | 93 |
| 29 | 7 | 93 |
| 30 | 7 | 93 |
| 31 | 8 | 92 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Pekalongan gets around 414 mm of rain over 30.2 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 98% and peaks near 98% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 98 |
| 2 | 98 |
| 3 | 98 |
| 4 | 98 |
| 5 | 98 |
| 6 | 98 |
| 7 | 98 |
| 8 | 98 |
| 9 | 98 |
| 10 | 98 |
| 11 | 98 |
| 12 | 98 |
| 13 | 98 |
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| 15 | 98 |
| 16 | 98 |
| 17 | 98 |
| 18 | 98 |
| 19 | 97 |
| 20 | 97 |
| 21 | 97 |
| 22 | 97 |
| 23 | 97 |
| 24 | 97 |
| 25 | 97 |
| 26 | 97 |
| 27 | 97 |
| 28 | 97 |
| 29 | 97 |
| 30 | 97 |
| 31 | 97 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the oppressive band about 98% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Oppressive (%) | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| 2 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| 3 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| 4 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| 5 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| 6 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| 7 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| 8 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
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| 14 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| 15 | 1 | 98 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 | 98 | 1 |
| 17 | 1 | 98 | 1 |
| 18 | 1 | 98 | 1 |
| 19 | 1 | 98 | 1 |
| 20 | 1 | 98 | 1 |
| 21 | 1 | 98 | 1 |
| 22 | 1 | 98 | 1 |
| 23 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| 24 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| 25 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| 26 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| 27 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| 28 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| 29 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| 30 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| 31 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
Wind in March
Winds average 5 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 4 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) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
| 31 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of March to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 5:50 AM to 5:48 AM, and sunset from 5:59 PM to 5:45 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:45 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 5:50 | 5:59 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 5:50 | 5:58 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 5:50 | 5:58 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 5:50 | 5:58 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 5:50 | 5:57 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 5:50 | 5:57 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 5:50 | 5:56 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 5:50 | 5:56 |
| 9 | 12.1 | 5:50 | 5:56 |
| 10 | 12.1 | 5:50 | 5:55 |
| 11 | 12.1 | 5:50 | 5:55 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 5:50 | 5:54 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 5:50 | 5:54 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 5:50 | 5:53 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 5:50 | 5:53 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 5:50 | 5:52 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 5:49 | 5:52 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 5:49 | 5:51 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 5:49 | 5:51 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 5:49 | 5:50 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 5:49 | 5:50 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 5:49 | 5:49 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 5:49 | 5:49 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 5:49 | 5:48 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 5:49 | 5:48 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 5:48 | 5:47 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 5:48 | 5:47 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 5:48 | 5:46 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 5:48 | 5:46 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 5:48 | 5:45 |
| 31 | 11.9 | 5:48 | 5:45 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 4.92 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.56 kWh/m² to a high of 5.99 kWh/m² in September across the year — March's 4.92 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| 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 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.9 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Pekalongan
In March, Pekalongan sits inside its cyclone and rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Pekalongan sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Pekalongan's rainy season runs October–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is March a good time to visit Pekalongan?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Pekalongan.
What to pack for Pekalongan in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Pekalongan sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 30 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Pekalongan in March
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in March — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in May at about 30°C and coldest in February near 29°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 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
| 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 | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 30 | Tropical |
| Dec | 30 | Tropical |
UV index in Pekalongan in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Pekalongan peaks around March 13 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 15 at about 6 (high).
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) | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | High | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 6 | High |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Pekalongan in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Pekalongan is worst in May — around 42 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 33 | 31 | 37 | 38 | 42 | 38 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 34 | 33 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | Moderate |
| Feb | 31 | Moderate |
| Mar | 37 | Poor |
| Apr | 38 | Poor |
| May | 42 | Poor |
| Jun | 38 | Poor |
| Jul | 35 | Moderate |
| Aug | 35 | Moderate |
| Sep | 36 | Poor |
| Oct | 37 | Poor |
| Nov | 34 | Moderate |
| Dec | 33 | Moderate |
Where is Pekalongan?
Pekalongan sits at 6.9°S, 109.7°E, 10 m above sea level, in Indonesia. The nearest listed city is Wiradesa, 6.0 km away.
Topography around Pekalongan
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Pekalongan.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Pekalongan has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 15 m around an average of 4 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 254 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,396 m.
The land around Pekalongan is covered by artificial surfaces (60%) within 3 km, water (42%) and trees (24%) within 16 km, and trees (47%) and water (35%) 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 Pekalongan (-6.8886°, 109.6753°, elevation 10 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. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). 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).