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Weather & Climate in Cempaka, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cempaka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°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 97.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 41.3 sq mi (107.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.7324°N, 104.6676°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
62 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 | 143 km | 23 km |
| Jul 10, 2000 | 59 km SW of Baturaja, Indonesia | M5.8 | 130 km | 105 km |
| May 2, 2016 | 35 km SW of Kotabumi, Indonesia | M5.7 | 144 km | 117 km |
| Apr 10, 1992 | 47 km ESE of Baturaja, Indonesia | M5.4 | 71 km | 227 km |
| Mar 7, 2014 | 61 km SW of Baturaja, Indonesia | M5.3 | 132 km | 118 km |
| Sep 6, 2010 | 31 km SW of Tanjungagung, Indonesia | M5.2 | 128 km | 139 km |
| Oct 15, 1994 | 16 km SW of Kotabumi, Indonesia | M4.9 | 132 km | 142 km |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 27 km NW of Kotabumi, Indonesia | M4.9 | 100 km | 193 km |
| Mar 31, 2014 | 60 km S of Baturaja, Indonesia | M4.8 | 115 km | 53 km |
| Apr 8, 2010 | 23 km SW of Terbanggi Besar, Indonesia | M4.7 | 150 km | 199 km |
| Mar 24, 2014 | 24 km WNW of Prabumulih, Indonesia | M4.7 | 82 km | 293 km |
| Jul 18, 1991 | 27 km W of Prabumulih, Indonesia | M4.7 | 84 km | 181 km |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 16 km W of Lahat, Indonesia | M4.7 | 142 km | 132 km |
| Oct 10, 1993 | 11 km W of Tanjungagung, Indonesia | M4.7 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Aug 20, 2017 | 24 km SW of Tanjungagung, Indonesia | M4.6 | 118 km | 39 km |
| Feb 10, 1990 | 36 km NNE of Baturaja, Indonesia | M4.6 | 39 km | 297 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 33 km SSE of Palembang, Indonesia | M4.6 | 63 km | 46 km |
| Jun 28, 2005 | 63 km NE of Terbanggi Besar, Indonesia | M4.6 | 143 km | 30 km |
| Jul 10, 2000 | 73 km SSW of Tanjungagung, Indonesia | M4.5 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Mar 22, 2018 | 21 km SSE of Lahat, Indonesia | M4.5 | 122 km | 154 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ranau (151 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ranau | Caldera | 1,854 m (6,083 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Sekincau Belirang | Caldera(s) | 1,717 m (5,633 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Dempo | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,142 m (10,308 ft) | 2017 | 175 km |
| Hulubelu | Caldera | 849 m (2,785 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 12.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 11.2 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 13.9 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 11.3 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 14.3 in | Wettest |
Cempaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 109.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (14.3") and July the driest (4.1").