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Weather & Climate in Bengkulu, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bengkulu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 110 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 129.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 110 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 58.6 sq mi (151.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,379/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.8004°N, 102.2655°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,130 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.9.
| Jun 4, 2000 | 103 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M7.9 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2001 | 102 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M7.4 | 103 km | 36 km |
| Jan 16, 2001 | 59 km WSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.9 | 60 km | 28 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 141 km W of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.8 | 142 km | 26 km |
| Jun 7, 2000 | 98 km SSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.7 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 2000 | 95 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.7 | 96 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 2010 | 132 km WSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.5 | 133 km | 27 km |
| Aug 13, 2017 | 71 km W of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.4 | 71 km | 31 km |
| Sep 22, 2000 | 129 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.2 | 131 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 2015 | 106 km ESE of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M6.0 | 140 km | 151 km |
| Jan 16, 2001 | 60 km WSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.0 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 2011 | 129 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M6.0 | 143 km | 36 km |
| Apr 22, 1997 | 43 km WNW of Curup, Indonesia | M5.9 | 50 km | 108 km |
| Feb 26, 2008 | 133 km W of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 133 km | 20 km |
| May 8, 2006 | 116 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 117 km | 36 km |
| Jun 5, 2000 | 117 km SW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M5.8 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Oct 17, 2003 | 142 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.8 | 144 km | 35 km |
| Feb 8, 1993 | 120 km SSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 121 km | 30 km |
| May 20, 2008 | 111 km NW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 112 km | 48 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 39 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 39 km | 41 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | SUMATRA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 25 | 122 km |
| 1931 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 144 km |
| 1818 | BENGKULU, SUMATRA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
| 1770 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Daun, Bukit (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Daun, Bukit | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,467 m (8,094 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Kaba | Stratovolcano | 1,940 m (6,365 ft) | 2000 | 50 km |
| Hululais | Compound | 2,122 m (6,962 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Dempo | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,142 m (10,308 ft) | 2017 | 98 km |
| Sumbing | Stratovolcano | 2,507 m (8,225 ft) | 1921 | 165 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 12.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 10.5 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 11.6 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 11.0 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 9.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 13.9 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 15.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 13.9 in |
Bengkulu has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 80°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 129.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.2") and June the driest (7.2").