Tanjung Balai weather in March
In March, Tanjung Balai sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 167 mm of rain across 21.3 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 10th-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 14% of the time in March, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 hours at the start of March to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Tanjung Balai's 4th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Tanjung Balai's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 167 mm
- 21.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:16 AM – 6:16 PM
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 14 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.79 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.4
- out of 10
Tanjung Balai is capital of Karimun Regency, Riau Islands, Indonesia.
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 Tanjung Balai reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 2°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) | 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 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 26 |
| 2 | 28 | 26 |
| 3 | 28 | 26 |
| 4 | 28 | 26 |
| 5 | 28 | 26 |
| 6 | 28 | 26 |
| 7 | 28 | 26 |
| 8 | 28 | 26 |
| 9 | 28 | 26 |
| 10 | 28 | 26 |
| 11 | 28 | 26 |
| 12 | 28 | 26 |
| 13 | 28 | 26 |
| 14 | 28 | 26 |
| 15 | 28 | 26 |
| 16 | 28 | 26 |
| 17 | 28 | 26 |
| 18 | 28 | 26 |
| 19 | 28 | 26 |
| 20 | 28 | 26 |
| 21 | 28 | 26 |
| 22 | 28 | 26 |
| 23 | 28 | 26 |
| 24 | 28 | 26 |
| 25 | 28 | 26 |
| 26 | 28 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 26 |
| 28 | 28 | 26 |
| 29 | 28 | 26 |
| 30 | 28 | 26 |
| 31 | 28 | 26 |
How March really feels in Tanjung Balai
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 13 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 March is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Tanjung Balai weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 8th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 26° | 174 | 18.6 | 11.9 | 4.9 |
| Feb | 28° / 26° | 98 | 13.3 | 12 | 5.5 |
| Mar | 28° / 26° | 167 | 21.3 | 12 | 4.4 |
| Apr | 29° / 26° | 220 | 26.4 | 12 | 3.4 |
| May | 29° / 27° | 232 | 26.7 | 12 | 3.4 |
| Jun | 29° / 27° | 191 | 22.5 | 12.1 | 3.8 |
| Jul | 29° / 27° | 186 | 22.5 | 12.1 | 4.0 |
| Aug | 28° / 26° | 174 | 22.8 | 12 | 4.0 |
| Sep | 28° / 26° | 167 | 21.5 | 12 | 4.1 |
| Oct | 28° / 26° | 220 | 24.6 | 12 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 28° / 26° | 329 | 28.1 | 12 | 3.5 |
| Dec | 27° / 26° | 319 | 25.8 | 11.9 | 3.9 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 14% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 71%.
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| Clearer (%) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Cloudier (%) | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 69 |
| 2 | 31 | 69 |
| 3 | 31 | 69 |
| 4 | 31 | 69 |
| 5 | 31 | 69 |
| 6 | 31 | 69 |
| 7 | 32 | 68 |
| 8 | 32 | 68 |
| 9 | 32 | 68 |
| 10 | 32 | 68 |
| 11 | 31 | 69 |
| 12 | 32 | 68 |
| 13 | 32 | 68 |
| 14 | 32 | 68 |
| 15 | 32 | 68 |
| 16 | 31 | 69 |
| 17 | 30 | 70 |
| 18 | 30 | 70 |
| 19 | 29 | 71 |
| 20 | 29 | 71 |
| 21 | 28 | 72 |
| 22 | 28 | 72 |
| 23 | 27 | 73 |
| 24 | 27 | 73 |
| 25 | 26 | 74 |
| 26 | 26 | 74 |
| 27 | 25 | 75 |
| 28 | 25 | 75 |
| 29 | 25 | 75 |
| 30 | 25 | 75 |
| 31 | 25 | 75 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Tanjung Balai gets around 167 mm of rain over 21.3 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 69% and peaks near 86% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 59 | 60 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 67 | 69 | 70 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 86 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 50 |
| 2 | 51 |
| 3 | 52 |
| 4 | 53 |
| 5 | 54 |
| 6 | 55 |
| 7 | 56 |
| 8 | 57 |
| 9 | 59 |
| 10 | 60 |
| 11 | 62 |
| 12 | 64 |
| 13 | 65 |
| 14 | 67 |
| 15 | 69 |
| 16 | 70 |
| 17 | 72 |
| 18 | 73 |
| 19 | 74 |
| 20 | 76 |
| 21 | 77 |
| 22 | 78 |
| 23 | 79 |
| 24 | 80 |
| 25 | 81 |
| 26 | 82 |
| 27 | 83 |
| 28 | 84 |
| 29 | 85 |
| 30 | 86 |
| 31 | 86 |
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 67% 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oppressive (%) | 81 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 65 | 63 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 50 |
| Miserable (%) | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 81 | 18 |
| 2 | 1 | 80 | 19 |
| 3 | 1 | 80 | 19 |
| 4 | 1 | 79 | 20 |
| 5 | 1 | 79 | 20 |
| 6 | 1 | 78 | 21 |
| 7 | 1 | 78 | 21 |
| 8 | 1 | 77 | 22 |
| 9 | 1 | 76 | 23 |
| 10 | 0 | 77 | 23 |
| 11 | 0 | 76 | 24 |
| 12 | 0 | 75 | 25 |
| 13 | 0 | 74 | 26 |
| 14 | 0 | 73 | 27 |
| 15 | 0 | 72 | 28 |
| 16 | 0 | 70 | 30 |
| 17 | 0 | 69 | 31 |
| 18 | 0 | 67 | 33 |
| 19 | 0 | 65 | 35 |
| 20 | 0 | 63 | 37 |
| 21 | 0 | 61 | 39 |
| 22 | 0 | 59 | 41 |
| 23 | 0 | 58 | 42 |
| 24 | 0 | 56 | 44 |
| 25 | 0 | 55 | 45 |
| 26 | 0 | 54 | 46 |
| 27 | 0 | 53 | 47 |
| 28 | 0 | 52 | 48 |
| 29 | 0 | 51 | 49 |
| 30 | 0 | 50 | 50 |
| 31 | 0 | 50 | 50 |
Wind in March
Winds average 14 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 12 km/h on the calmest days to 17 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | light breeze |
| 2 | 17 | light breeze |
| 3 | 16 | light breeze |
| 4 | 16 | light breeze |
| 5 | 16 | light breeze |
| 6 | 16 | light breeze |
| 7 | 16 | light breeze |
| 8 | 16 | light breeze |
| 9 | 15 | light breeze |
| 10 | 15 | light breeze |
| 11 | 15 | light breeze |
| 12 | 15 | light breeze |
| 13 | 15 | light breeze |
| 14 | 14 | light breeze |
| 15 | 14 | light breeze |
| 16 | 14 | light breeze |
| 17 | 14 | light breeze |
| 18 | 14 | light breeze |
| 19 | 14 | light breeze |
| 20 | 13 | light breeze |
| 21 | 13 | light breeze |
| 22 | 13 | light breeze |
| 23 | 13 | light breeze |
| 24 | 13 | light breeze |
| 25 | 13 | light breeze |
| 26 | 13 | light breeze |
| 27 | 12 | light breeze |
| 28 | 12 | light breeze |
| 29 | 12 | light breeze |
| 30 | 12 | light breeze |
| 31 | 12 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 12 hours at the start of March to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:20 AM to 6:11 AM, and sunset from 6:19 PM to 6:12 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 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 | 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 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.0 | 6:20 | 6:19 |
| 2 | 12.0 | 6:20 | 6:19 |
| 3 | 12.0 | 6:20 | 6:19 |
| 4 | 12.0 | 6:20 | 6:18 |
| 5 | 12.0 | 6:19 | 6:18 |
| 6 | 12.0 | 6:19 | 6:18 |
| 7 | 12.0 | 6:19 | 6:18 |
| 8 | 12.0 | 6:19 | 6:18 |
| 9 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:17 |
| 10 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:17 |
| 11 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:17 |
| 12 | 12.0 | 6:17 | 6:17 |
| 13 | 12.0 | 6:17 | 6:17 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 6:17 | 6:16 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:16 | 6:16 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:16 | 6:16 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:16 | 6:16 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:16 | 6:15 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:15 | 6:15 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:15 | 6:15 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:15 | 6:14 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:14 | 6:14 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:14 | 6:14 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:14 | 6:14 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:13 | 6:13 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:13 | 6:13 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:12 | 6:13 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:12 | 6:12 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:12 | 6:12 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:11 | 6:12 |
| 31 | 12.0 | 6:11 | 6:12 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 5.79 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.45 kWh/m² to a high of 5.79 kWh/m² in March across the year — March's 5.79 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| 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 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.6 | Bright |
Is March a good time to visit Tanjung Balai?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a reasonable time to visit Tanjung Balai for sightseeing.
What to pack for Tanjung Balai in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Tanjung Balai sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 21 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Tanjung Balai 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 at the nearest coast (about 15 km away) is warmest in May at about 30°C and coldest in January 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) | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Tropical |
| Feb | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Tanjung Balai 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 Tanjung Balai peaks around February 18 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 22 at about 10 (very 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) | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Tanjung Balai 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 Tanjung Balai is worst in September — around 45 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 1.8× the cleanest month (January, 26 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) | 26 | 29 | 39 | 35 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 37 | 45 | 40 | 31 | 26 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | Moderate |
| Feb | 29 | Moderate |
| Mar | 39 | Poor |
| Apr | 35 | Moderate |
| May | 29 | Moderate |
| Jun | 26 | Moderate |
| Jul | 31 | Moderate |
| Aug | 37 | Poor |
| Sep | 45 | Poor |
| Oct | 40 | Poor |
| Nov | 31 | Moderate |
| Dec | 26 | Moderate |
Where is Tanjung Balai?
Tanjung Balai sits at 1.0°N, 103.4°E, 9 m above sea level, in Indonesia. The nearest listed city is Boon Lay, 46 km away.
Topography around Tanjung Balai
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Tanjung Balai.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Tanjung Balai has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 37 m around an average of 6 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 480 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 656 m.
The land around Tanjung Balai is covered by water (47%) and artificial surfaces (25%) within 3 km, water (72%) within 16 km, and water (60%) and trees (28%) 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 Tanjung Balai (1.0001°, 103.4219°, elevation 9 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).