Weather in Bontang
14-day forecast · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 12:00 pm (GMT+8)- Feels like
- 98 °F
- Low / high
- 78 / 87 °F
- Rain
- 96% · 0.15 in
- Wind
- 5 mph ESE
Today in Bontang: drizzle, 78 °F to 87 °F, with a 96% chance of rain (0.15 in) and a light breeze from the east-southeast (5 mph). Tomorrow, light drizzle, 78 °F to 88 °F and a 35% chance of rain. The warmest day of the week is Friday 30, at 88 °F. Next likely rain: Saturday 31 (73%).
Temperatures for the next 14 days
- Today
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
- Sat 7
- Sun 8
- Mon 9
- Tue 10
- Wed 11
Day by day
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Max wind | Max wave | High tides | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 78 / 87 °F | 96% · 0.15 in | 6 mph E | 0.7 ft | 7:02 am · 7:24 pm | ECMWF | |
| Fri 30 | 78 / 88 °F | 35% · 0.01 in | 9 mph ENE | 0.6 ft | 7:31 am · 8:01 pm | ECMWF | |
| Sat 31 | 77 / 86 °F | 73% · 0.17 in | 8 mph S | 0.5 ft | 8:02 am · 8:42 pm | ECMWF | |
| Sun 1 | 75 / 85 °F | 32% · 0.01 in | 9 mph E | 0.5 ft | 8:37 am · 9:35 pm | ECMWF | |
| Mon 2 | 77 / 85 °F | 67% · 0.21 in | 8 mph NE | 0.9 ft | 9:43 am · 11:04 pm | ECMWF | |
| Tue 3 | 78 / 85 °F | 73% · 0.27 in | 9 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | 1:51 pm | ECMWF | |
| Wed 4 | 78 / 84 °F | 79% · 0.43 in | 6 mph NE | 0.5 ft | 1:30 am · 3:10 pm | ECMWF | |
| Thu 5 | 79 / 86 °F | 58% · 0.04 in | 7 mph NE | 0.5 ft | 2:57 am · 3:46 pm | ECMWF | |
| Fri 6 | 79 / 84 °F | 57% · 0.20 in | 7 mph NE | 0.7 ft | 3:47 am · 4:16 pm | ECMWF | |
| Sat 7 | 78 / 85 °F | 62% · 0.31 in | 8 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 4:25 am · 4:46 pm | ECMWF | |
| Sun 8 | 79 / 86 °F | 57% · 0.18 in | 8 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | 4:58 am · 5:14 pm | ECMWF | |
| Mon 9 | 76 / 84 °F | 68% · 0.26 in | 7 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | 5:28 am · 5:41 pm | ECMWF | |
| Tue 10 | 76 / 84 °F | 63% · 0.22 in | 6 mph NE | 1.0 ft | 5:56 am · 6:09 pm | ECMWF | |
| Wed 11 | 77 / 85 °F | 71% · 0.14 in | 7 mph NE | 1.0 ft | 6:23 am · 6:36 pm | ECMWF |
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
Today, every 3 hours
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Drizzle | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 84° | 80° | 78° | 82° | 87° | 87° | 84° | 83° |
| Chance of rain | 22% | 71% | 92% | 62% | 50% | 40% | 13% | 7% |
| Rain | 0.01 in | 0.02 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
| Wind (mph) | 5 E | 4 ESE | 1 ESE | 4 ESE | 5 ESE | 6 ESE | 5 E | 2 E |
| Humidity | 75% | 84% | 89% | 79% | 68% | 71% | 78% | 81% |
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Model | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF |
Do the models agree?
Medium confidenceThey broadly agree, but not quite on rain today: take it with some caution.
What 4 forecast models say for the next few days. The closer they are, the more reliable the forecast.
| High (°F) | Today | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 87° | 88° | 86° | 85° | 85° | 85° | 84° |
| AIFS | 87° | 88° | 85° | 85° | 87° | 86° | 87° |
| GFS | 91° | 91° | 91° | 92° | 91° | 91° | 91° |
| ICON | 88° | 91° | 89° | 89° | 89° | 89° | 90° |
| Confidence | high | high | medium | medium | medium | medium | medium |
| Rain | Today | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 0.15 in | 0.01 in | 0.17 in | 0.01 in | 0.21 in | 0.27 in | 0.43 in |
| AIFS | 0.12 in | 0.08 in | 0.39 in | 0.32 in | 0.14 in | 0.14 in | 0.14 in |
| GFS | 0.33 in | 0.06 in | 0.32 in | 0.09 in | 0.24 in | 0.11 in | 0.37 in |
| ICON | 0.12 in | 0 | 0.11 in | 0.07 in | 0.09 in | 0.06 in | 0.04 in |
| Confidence | medium | medium | medium | medium | high | medium | medium |
| Wind (mph) | Today | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 617 | 918 | 816 | 918 | 816 | 919 | 615 |
| AIFS | 6 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| GFS | 88 | 814 | 710 | 89 | 711 | 716 | 616 |
| ICON | 613 | 917 | 817 | 916 | 917 | 917 | 1019 |
| Confidence | high | high | high | high | high | high | high |
Chance of rain from the ensemble models
| Model | Today | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF (51 scenarios) | 96% | 35% | 73% | 32% | 67% | 73% | 79% |
| GFS (GEFS, 31 scenarios) | 100% | 56% | 90% | 58% | 82% | 68% | 77% |
Each model's day runs midnight to midnight local time; models that reach fewer days are left blank. Rain: daily total. Wind: the day's highest average wind and, in small type, the strongest gust. Highlighted: values that stand out from the rest. The chance of rain comes from many runs of the same model with slightly different starting data.
Outlook
How the coming weeks and months compare with what is normal for the time of year. It is a trend, not a day-by-day forecast.
Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and a bit drier.
Next 6 weeks
| When | TemperatureTemp. | Rain | Sea | Typical high / low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 – Nov 8Nov 2–Nov 8 | A bit above +2.2 °F | A bit below −36% | — | — |
| Nov 9 – Nov 15Nov 9–Nov 15 | A bit above +1.6 °F | Normal | — | — |
| Nov 16 – Nov 22Nov 16–Nov 22 | A bit above +1.8 °F | A bit below −22% | — | 87° / 76° |
| Nov 23 – Nov 29Nov 23–Nov 29 | A bit above +1.8 °F | Normal | — | 87° / 76° |
| Nov 30 – Dec 6Nov 30–Dec 6 | A bit above +1.8 °F | Normal | — | 87° / 76° |
Coming months
| When | TemperatureTemp. | Rain | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | A bit above +1.4 °F | A bit below −49% | Normal +0.2 °F |
| December | A bit above +1.6 °F | A bit below −46% | Normal 0.0 °F |
| January | A bit above +2.2 °F | Below −59% | Normal −0.2 °F |
| February | A bit above +2.5 °F | Below −67% | Normal +0.4 °F |
| March | Above +2.7 °F | Below −57% | A bit above +1.1 °F |
Weeks: ECMWF 46-day (average of its scenarios), against the normal of the last 20 years for those dates. Months: ECMWF SEAS5. Rain: total against normal. The further ahead, the closer it gets to normal and the less detail it can give.
Bontang climate by monthClimate by month
Normal weather for each month (1991–2020 averages)The best time to visit Bontang is from June to August and in February: highs of 92 °F, about 19 rainy days a month and 5 hours of sunshine a day.
- JanJ
- FebF
- MarM
- AprA
- MayM
- JunJ
- JulJ
- AugA
- SepS
- OctO
- NovN
- DecD
- Highs and lows
- Monthly rainfall
- Best time
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy daysDays | Sun (h/day) | Water | Waves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 91° | 76° | 7.21 in | 23 | 3.5 | 84° | 1.3 ft |
| FebruaryFeb | 91° | 76° | 5.72 in | 19 | 4.6 | 84° | 1.6 ft |
| MarchMar | 91° | 76° | 10.46 in | 22 | 4.2 | 84° | 1.3 ft |
| AprilApr | 92° | 76° | 8.96 in | 23 | 5.5 | 85° | 1.0 ft |
| MayMay | 92° | 76° | 8.29 in | 23 | 5.8 | 85° | 1.0 ft |
| JuneJun | 91° | 76° | 6.56 in | 22 | 5.4 | 85° | 1.2 ft |
| JulyJul | 91° | 76° | 3.98 in | 18 | 5.9 | 84° | 1.5 ft |
| AugustAug | 92° | 75° | 4.42 in | 16 | 5.8 | 84° | 1.7 ft |
| SeptemberSep | 92° | 76° | 5.33 in | 16 | 5.7 | 84° | 1.5 ft |
| OctoberOct | 92° | 76° | 5.39 in | 19 | 5.3 | 84° | 1.2 ft |
| NovemberNov | 91° | 76° | 8.15 in | 23 | 4.6 | 85° | 1.0 ft |
| DecemberDec | 91° | 76° | 7.76 in | 25 | 4.6 | 84° | 1.1 ft |
| Month | Water | Waves |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84° | 1.3 ft |
| Feb | 84° | 1.6 ft |
| Mar | 84° | 1.3 ft |
| Apr | 85° | 1.0 ft |
| May | 85° | 1.0 ft |
| Jun | 85° | 1.2 ft |
| Jul | 84° | 1.5 ft |
| Aug | 84° | 1.7 ft |
| Sep | 84° | 1.5 ft |
| Oct | 84° | 1.2 ft |
| Nov | 85° | 1.0 ft |
| Dec | 84° | 1.1 ft |
Days: rainy days in the month. Sun: hours a day.
A normal year brings 82.25 in of rain on about 248 days and about 1,850 hours of sunshine.
1991–2020 averages. Highs, lows and rainfall: TerraClimate; rainy days (0.04 in or more): NASA POWER (MERRA-2); sunshine hours: estimated from solar radiation; water: NOAA OISST; waves (average height): ERA5, 2011–2020. Normals are not a forecast: any given year can turn out very different. Sources and licenses
Temperature
It's 87 °F now (feels like 98 °F). Today, 78 °F to 87 °F; tomorrow, 78 °F to 88 °F.
Chance of rain
Today the chance of rain reaches 96%, with 0.15 in in total. The next day with likely rain is Saturday 31: 73% and 0.17 in.
Recent rain: last 24 hours, 0.14 in; last 3 days, 0.25 in; last 7 days, 0.66 in.
Humidity and dew point
Humidity is 68% now and the dew point is 75 °F. With a dew point this high, it feels muggy.
The dew point is the temperature at which the air becomes saturated: the higher it is, the heavier the air feels.
Visibility and fog
Visibility is good now (15 mi). No fog expected today.
The model gives visibility up to about 15 mi: beyond that, the horizon is clear.
UV index
Fri 30: 8 · Sat 31: 8 · Sun 1: 8
| Index | Level | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 0–2 | low | No special protection needed. |
| 3–5 | moderate | Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen around midday. |
| 6–7 | high | Sunscreen, hat and shade between 12 and 4 pm. |
| 8–10 | very high | Avoid the midday sun; reflection off the water adds to it. |
| 11+ | extreme | Avoid the sun between 11 am and 5 pm; protect yourself even if it is cloudy. |
Reflection off water and sand adds radiation: protect yourself more on a boat or at the beach.
Barometric pressure
- ↗ Rising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → Steady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ Falling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Air and pollen
Previous days
The weather over the last 30 days, as the models analyzed it. Tap a day to see it hour by hour.
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 28 | Overcast | 81 / 89 °F | 0 | 10 mph ENE |
| Tue 27 | Drizzle | 80 / 88 °F | 0.11 in | 11 mph NE |
| Mon 26 | Light drizzle | 80 / 87 °F | 0.02 in | 10 mph NNE |
| Sun 25 | Light drizzle | 80 / 87 °F | 0.05 in | 8 mph NE |
| Sat 24 | Drizzle | 80 / 85 °F | 0.13 in | 8 mph E |
| Fri 23 | Heavy drizzle | 80 / 88 °F | 0.17 in | 8 mph SSE |
| Thu 22 | Light drizzle | 79 / 88 °F | 0.07 in | 10 mph SSE |
Show all 30 days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | Drizzle | 80 / 88 °F | 0.17 in | 9 mph S |
| Tue 20 | Drizzle | 76 / 89 °F | 0.17 in | 9 mph SSE |
| Mon 19 | Light drizzle | 81 / 88 °F | 0.08 in | 8 mph S |
| Sun 18 | Light drizzle | 78 / 87 °F | 0.07 in | 8 mph ENE |
| Sat 17 | Drizzle | 78 / 87 °F | 0.18 in | 15 mph ESE |
| Fri 16 | Drizzle | 79 / 89 °F | 0.09 in | 7 mph ENE |
| Thu 15 | Light drizzle | 82 / 89 °F | 0.01 in | 9 mph ESE |
| Wed 14 | Light drizzle | 79 / 88 °F | 0.07 in | 8 mph E |
| Tue 13 | Drizzle | 78 / 87 °F | 0.14 in | 9 mph E |
| Mon 12 | Overcast | 78 / 88 °F | 0 | 9 mph E |
| Sun 11 | Overcast | 78 / 89 °F | 0 | 9 mph SE |
| Sat 10 | Drizzle | 79 / 85 °F | 0.20 in | 7 mph SSE |
| Fri 9 | Drizzle | 79 / 88 °F | 0.11 in | 9 mph S |
| Thu 8 | Light drizzle | 79 / 88 °F | 0.09 in | 12 mph SSE |
| Wed 7 | Light drizzle | 78 / 88 °F | 0.07 in | 10 mph SSE |
| Tue 6 | Light drizzle | 79 / 89 °F | 0.02 in | 13 mph S |
| Mon 5 | Light drizzle | 80 / 90 °F | 0.07 in | 12 mph S |
| Sun 4 | Light drizzle | 77 / 88 °F | 0.05 in | 11 mph SSE |
| Sat 3 | Heavy drizzle | 78 / 87 °F | 0.25 in | 10 mph SSE |
| Fri 2 | Light drizzle | 79 / 89 °F | 0.02 in | 9 mph SSE |
| Thu 1 | Heavy drizzle | 83 / 88 °F | 0.19 in | 10 mph SE |
| Wed 30 | Light drizzle | 79 / 88 °F | 0.04 in | 9 mph E |
| Tue 29 | Mainly clear | 80 / 89 °F | 0 | 9 mph E |
These are the models at the start of each day (ECMWF and GFS; waves from Météo-France), not readings from a weather station: there can be differences at specific spots.
Questions about the weather in BontangQuestions
What's the weather like today in Bontang?
Drizzle, from 78 °F to 87 °F, with a light breeze from the east-southeast (5 mph) and a 96% chance of rain.
Will it rain tomorrow in Bontang?
On Friday 30 the chance of rain is 35% (0.01 in): light drizzle.
How warm will it be this week?
Between a low of 75 °F and a high of 88 °F; the warmest day, Friday 30.
What's the UV index today?
It reaches 7 (high). Sunscreen, hat and shade between 12 and 4 pm.
Is the pressure rising or falling?
It's 29.91 inHg and falling: +0.06 inHg over the last 24 hours.
When is the best time to visit Bontang?
The best time to visit Bontang is from June to August and in February: highs of 92 °F, about 19 rainy days a month and 5 hours of sunshine a day.
What is the weather like in Bontang in October?
In October, Bontang normally sees highs of 92 °F and lows of 76 °F, with about 19 rainy days (5.39 in for the month) and 5 hours of sunshine a day. The sea is around 84 °F. These are 1991–2020 averages.
What are the warmest and wettest months in Bontang?
The warmest is September, with average highs of 92 °F, and the coldest August, with lows of 75 °F. The wettest is March (10.46 in) and the driest, July.
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- Balikpapan 87 °F · overcast · 107 mi
Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.
Learn more
Weather: Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0, with the best model for each spot and lead time (NOAA HRRR and NBM in the U.S., Météo-France AROME, DWD ICON-EU, ECMWF IFS and NOAA GFS); ECMWF grid point 8.2 mi away. The comparison also uses ICON (DWD), AIFS (ECMWF) and ARPEGE (Météo-France). Outlook: ECMWF 46-day and SEAS5. Chance of rain from ensemble models (ECMWF, GEFS and NBM). UV, air quality and pollen: CAMS (Copernicus).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 12:00 pm (local time).
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