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Weather & Climate in Kalianda, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kalianda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°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 69.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 65.3 sq mi (169.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.7381°N, 105.5916°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
492 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Oct 25, 2000 | 29 km SW of Labuan, Indonesia | M6.8 | 90 km | 38 km |
| Jan 14, 2022 | 80 km SW of Labuan, Indonesia | M6.6 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Dec 21, 1999 | 59 km SSW of Labuan, Indonesia | M6.5 | 123 km | 56 km |
| Mar 17, 1997 | 43 km SW of Labuan, Indonesia | M6.4 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Aug 14, 1999 | 79 km SW of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia | M6.4 | 99 km | 101 km |
| Oct 16, 2009 | 69 km WSW of Labuan, Indonesia | M6.1 | 97 km | 38 km |
| Jan 15, 2002 | 69 km W of Labuan, Indonesia | M6.1 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2006 | 51 km WSW of Labuan, Indonesia | M6.1 | 91 km | 45 km |
| Jan 15, 2005 | 66 km W of Labuan, Indonesia | M6.0 | 90 km | 59 km |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 63 km SW of Labuan, Indonesia | M5.8 | 120 km | 63 km |
| Aug 2, 1990 | 48 km W of Labuan, Indonesia | M5.8 | 83 km | 48 km |
| Apr 6, 1990 | 90 km WSW of Labuan, Indonesia | M5.8 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 43 km SSW of Labuan, Indonesia | M5.8 | 113 km | 63 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 47 km SSW of Labuan, Indonesia | M5.8 | 111 km | 37 km |
| May 2, 2016 | 35 km SW of Kotabumi, Indonesia | M5.7 | 133 km | 117 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 68 km S of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia | M5.7 | 48 km | 33 km |
| Jan 8, 2000 | 45 km SSW of Labuan, Indonesia | M5.6 | 112 km | 62 km |
| May 24, 1998 | 103 km W of Labuan, Indonesia | M5.6 | 115 km | 53 km |
| May 12, 2006 | 21 km SE of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia | M5.5 | 28 km | 17 km |
| Jun 12, 2012 | 37 km SE of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia | M5.5 | 13 km | 164 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 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 | 45 km |
| 1883 | KRAKATAU | Astronomical | 41.0 m | 36,417 | 45 km |
| 1928 | KRAKATAU | Astronomical | 4.0 m | — | 45 km |
| 1981 | KRAKATAU | Explosion | 2.0 m | — | 45 km |
| 1930 | SOUTH OF JAVA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 36 km |
| 1851 | LAMPUNG BAY | Unknown | 1.5 m | — | 105 km |
| 1852 | JAVA | Earthquake | — | — | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Krakatau (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Krakatau | Caldera | 155 m (509 ft) | 2020 | 45 km |
| Karang | Stratovolcano | 1,768 m (5,801 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Hulubelu | Caldera | 849 m (2,785 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Sekincau Belirang | Caldera(s) | 1,717 m (5,633 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Perbakti-Gagak | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,699 m (5,574 ft) | 1939 | 166 km |
| Salak | Stratovolcano | 2,211 m (7,254 ft) | 1938 | 167 km |
| Gede-Pangrango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,008 m (9,869 ft) | 1957 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 12.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 11.2 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 10.3 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 11.4 in |
Kalianda has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in January to 80°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 89.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.3") and July the driest (3.6").