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Weather & Climate in Kapongan, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kapongan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 36.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 82.3°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 1,071.9 sq mi (2,776.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.6907°N, 114.0619°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
117 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jul 16, 2019 | 46 km SSE of Muncar, Indonesia | M5.7 | 134 km | 80 km |
| Aug 7, 2001 | 42 km SW of Gambiran Satu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 105 km | 91 km |
| Apr 16, 2004 | 34 km S of Negara, Indonesia | M5.5 | 127 km | 96 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 68 km ESE of Kalianget, Indonesia | M5.2 | 69 km | 48 km |
| Jan 18, 1994 | 21 km WSW of Kencong, Indonesia | M5.2 | 122 km | 141 km |
| Feb 7, 2017 | 30 km WSW of Kencong, Indonesia | M5.2 | 131 km | 141 km |
| Mar 30, 1992 | 12 km E of Negara, Indonesia | M5.2 | 104 km | 17 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 65 km SW of Gambiran Satu, Indonesia | M5.1 | 133 km | 107 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 33 km S of Negara, Indonesia | M5.1 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2005 | 27 km SSW of Kencong, Indonesia | M5.1 | 125 km | 117 km |
| Jan 16, 1994 | 43 km SSE of Negara, Indonesia | M5.0 | 137 km | 115 km |
| May 10, 1995 | 22 km SE of Dampit, Indonesia | M5.0 | 145 km | 143 km |
| Jul 24, 2019 | 17 km S of Muncar, Indonesia | M5.0 | 104 km | 103 km |
| Apr 26, 2004 | 33 km S of Negara, Indonesia | M4.9 | 125 km | 107 km |
| Jul 6, 2005 | 24 km S of Kencong, Indonesia | M4.9 | 117 km | 143 km |
| Apr 5, 2020 | 36 km SW of Kencong, Indonesia | M4.9 | 138 km | 127 km |
| Apr 2, 2019 | 74 km NE of Panji, Indonesia | M4.9 | 75 km | 35 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 52 km SSW of Muncar, Indonesia | M4.9 | 134 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 2000 | 18 km ESE of Singosari, Indonesia | M4.9 | 142 km | 49 km |
| Jan 31, 1997 | 31 km W of Tabanan, Indonesia | M4.8 | 133 km | 76 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1986 | Nicholas | Category 1 | 98 mph | 246 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1815 | BALI SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 11,453 | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ijen (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ijen | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,769 m (9,085 ft) | 1999 | 45 km |
| Raung | Stratovolcano | 3,260 m (10,696 ft) | 2015 | 48 km |
| Iyang-Argapura | Complex | 3,088 m (10,131 ft) | Unknown | 63 km |
| Lamongan | Stratovolcano | 1,641 m (5,384 ft) | 1898 | 86 km |
| Tengger Caldera | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | 2019 | 126 km |
| Semeru | Stratovolcano | 3,657 m (11,998 ft) | 2020 | 134 km |
| Buyan-Bratan | Caldera | 2,244 m (7,362 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Batur | Caldera | 1,717 m (5,633 ft) | 2000 | 157 km |
| Penanggungan | Stratovolcano | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
| Arjuno-Welirang | Stratovolcano | 3,339 m (10,955 ft) | 1952 | 164 km |
| Agung | Stratovolcano | 2,997 m (9,833 ft) | 2019 | 175 km |
| Kelut | Stratovolcano | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | 2014 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 12.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 11.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 9.0 in |
Kapongan has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in February to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 59.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.5") and August the driest (0.2").