Pagar Alam, Indonesia

Full City Profile

70,386 Population 288/sq mi density

2,362 ft Elevation 720 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Pagar Alam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 128 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 114.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	70.1°F
	30% above US avg
January Average	69°F (21°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	128 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,362 ft (720 m)
Area	244.7 sq mi (633.7 km²)
Population Density	288/sq mi
Coordinates	-4.0251°N, 103.2469°W
Timezone	Asia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 114.6"

202% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 12.80"

Driest Month (Jul) 5.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

839 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 30, 2025.

Feb 13, 2001	102 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia	M7.4	105 km
Jun 4, 2000	95 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia	M6.7	145 km
Nov 5, 1995	99 km S of Pagar Alam, Indonesia	M6.3	100 km
Jun 6, 2000	132 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia	M6.2	133 km
Aug 23, 2022	119 km S of Pagar Alam, Indonesia	M6.2	120 km
Apr 16, 2004	southern Sumatra, Indonesia	M6.0	145 km
Jan 17, 2011	129 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia	M6.0	130 km
Jan 21, 1994	98 km SW of Baturaja, Indonesia	M6.0	104 km
Apr 22, 1997	43 km WNW of Curup, Indonesia	M5.9	142 km
May 8, 2006	116 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia	M5.9	136 km
Jul 10, 2000	59 km SW of Baturaja, Indonesia	M5.8	75 km
Oct 17, 2003	142 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia	M5.8	146 km
Jun 5, 2000	117 km SW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia	M5.8	118 km
Apr 2, 2008	68 km WSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia	M5.7	69 km
Jun 24, 1992	145 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia	M5.7	146 km
Apr 10, 2016	39 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia	M5.7	116 km
Jul 17, 1998	75 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia	M5.7	76 km
May 22, 2025	21 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia	M5.7	110 km
Sep 1, 1993	67 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia	M5.7	83 km
Jul 22, 2000	31 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia	M5.7	97 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1931	SW. SUMATRA	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	122 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dempo (14 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Dempo	Stratovolcano(es)	3,142 m (10,308 ft)	2017	14 km
Kaba	Stratovolcano	1,940 m (6,365 ft)	2000	90 km
Ranau	Caldera	1,854 m (6,083 ft)	Unknown	120 km
Daun, Bukit	Stratovolcano(es)	2,467 m (8,094 ft)	Unknown	121 km
Hululais	Compound	2,122 m (6,962 ft)	Unknown	141 km
Sekincau Belirang	Caldera(s)	1,717 m (5,633 ft)	Unknown	169 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	69°F (21°C)	12.8 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	70°F (21°C)	10.4 in
March	70°F (21°C)	11.7 in
April	71°F (21°C)	11.7 in
May	71°F (22°C)	9.1 in	Warmest
June	70°F (21°C)	6.0 in
July	70°F (21°C)	5.1 in	Driest
August	70°F (21°C)	6.0 in
September	70°F (21°C)	7.3 in
October	71°F (21°C)	10.4 in
November	70°F (21°C)	11.8 in
December	70°F (21°C)	12.4 in

Pagar Alam has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 69°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 114.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.8") and July the driest (5.1").

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