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Weather & Climate in Banding Agung, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Banding Agung has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 130.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,831 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.1°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,831 ft (558 m) |
| Area | 4,245.6 sq mi (10,996.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.8095°N, 103.9244°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
755 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Feb 15, 1994 | 66 km WSW of Kotabumi, Indonesia | M6.9 | 45 km | 23 km |
| Apr 18, 1992 | 160 km S of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M6.6 | 125 km | 29 km |
| Feb 6, 1992 | 187 km S of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M6.5 | 132 km | 37 km |
| Aug 14, 1999 | 79 km SW of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia | M6.4 | 148 km | 101 km |
| Nov 5, 1995 | 99 km S of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M6.3 | 79 km | 36 km |
| Aug 23, 2022 | 119 km S of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M6.2 | 99 km | 45 km |
| Jun 6, 2000 | 132 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M6.2 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Sep 23, 1995 | 121 km SW of Kotabumi, Indonesia | M6.0 | 85 km | 45 km |
| Jan 21, 1994 | 98 km SW of Baturaja, Indonesia | M6.0 | 29 km | 90 km |
| Apr 16, 2004 | southern Sumatra, Indonesia | M6.0 | 141 km | 45 km |
| Jan 17, 2011 | 129 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M6.0 | 144 km | 36 km |
| Jun 5, 2000 | 179 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M5.8 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2000 | 59 km SW of Baturaja, Indonesia | M5.8 | 42 km | 105 km |
| Jun 5, 2000 | 117 km SW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M5.8 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Sep 17, 1990 | 170 km SW of Kotabumi, Indonesia | M5.8 | 124 km | 59 km |
| Jul 17, 1998 | 75 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M5.7 | 96 km | 50 km |
| Jul 31, 2001 | 139 km S of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M5.7 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Jul 26, 2009 | 95 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M5.7 | 114 km | 40 km |
| Apr 2, 2008 | 68 km WSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M5.7 | 143 km | 67 km |
| Jul 24, 2000 | 174 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M5.7 | 142 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1851 | LAMPUNG BAY | Unknown | 1.5 m | — | 121 km |
| 1931 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ranau (7 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ranau | Caldera | 1,854 m (6,083 ft) | Unknown | 7 km |
| Sekincau Belirang | Caldera(s) | 1,717 m (5,633 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| Hulubelu | Caldera | 849 m (2,785 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Dempo | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,142 m (10,308 ft) | 2017 | 125 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 13.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 11.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 12.9 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 11.2 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 7.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 13.6 in |
Banding Agung has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in February to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 108.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.9") and July the driest (4.2").