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Metro, Indonesia

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178,381 Population 4,777/sq mi density
203 ft Elevation 62 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Metro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 332 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Area37.3 sq mi (96.7 km²)
Population Density4,777/sq mi
Coordinates-5.1131°N, 105.3067°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.6"
128% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 13.11"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

297 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 28, 2025.

Feb 15, 1994 66 km WSW of Kotabumi, Indonesia M6.9 113 km
Aug 14, 1999 79 km SW of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia M6.4 108 km
Jan 15, 2002 69 km W of Labuan, Indonesia M6.1 134 km
Sep 23, 1995 121 km SW of Kotabumi, Indonesia M6.0 147 km
May 2, 2016 35 km SW of Kotabumi, Indonesia M5.7 76 km
Jan 28, 2006 84 km WSW of Kotabumi, Indonesia M5.7 128 km
May 16, 1992 68 km S of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia M5.7 104 km
May 12, 2006 21 km SE of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia M5.5 52 km
Jul 21, 2000 61 km ESE of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia M5.5 74 km
Jun 12, 2012 37 km SE of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia M5.5 66 km
Jun 21, 1991 76 km SW of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia M5.4 110 km
Apr 10, 1992 47 km ESE of Baturaja, Indonesia M5.4 121 km
Jun 7, 1994 99 km WSW of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia M5.4 122 km
Apr 2, 2004 126 km SW of Kotabumi, Indonesia M5.4 145 km
Apr 15, 2005 92 km SW of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia M5.4 124 km
Mar 3, 1992 17 km N of Serang, Indonesia M5.3 133 km
Mar 21, 2017 119 km SW of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia M5.3 146 km
Jun 28, 2016 62 km S of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia M5.3 98 km
Jan 28, 1990 57 km NNW of Labuan, Indonesia M5.3 95 km
May 9, 2018 101 km W of Labuan, Indonesia M5.3 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 85.0 m (279 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2018 KRAKATAU Explosion 85.0 m 437 111 km
1883 KRAKATAU Astronomical 41.0 m 36,417 111 km
1928 KRAKATAU Astronomical 4.0 m 111 km
1981 KRAKATAU Explosion 2.0 m 111 km
1930 SOUTH OF JAVA Earthquake 1.5 m 54 km
1851 LAMPUNG BAY Unknown 1.5 m 36 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hulubelu (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hulubelu Caldera 849 m (2,785 ft) Unknown 83 km
Sekincau Belirang Caldera(s) 1,717 m (5,633 ft) Unknown 110 km
Krakatau Caldera 155 m (509 ft) 2020 111 km
Karang Stratovolcano 1,768 m (5,801 ft) Unknown 153 km
Ranau Caldera 1,854 m (6,083 ft) Unknown 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 13.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 11.5 in
March 80°F (26°C) 10.0 in
April 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in
May 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in
June 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in Warmest
November 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
December 80°F (26°C) 11.7 in

Metro has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 89.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.1") and July the driest (3.4").

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