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Weather & Climate in Karang Tinggi, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karang Tinggi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 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 95.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 74.5°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 58.6 sq mi (151.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.7500°N, 102.4225°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,077 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 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2001 | 102 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M7.4 | 105 km | 36 km |
| Jan 16, 2001 | 59 km WSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.9 | 78 km | 28 km |
| Jun 4, 2000 | 95 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.7 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jun 7, 2000 | 98 km SSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.7 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 2017 | 71 km W of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.4 | 89 km | 31 km |
| Sep 22, 2000 | 129 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.2 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jan 16, 2001 | 60 km WSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.0 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 2011 | 129 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M6.0 | 145 km | 36 km |
| May 15, 2015 | 106 km ESE of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M6.0 | 136 km | 151 km |
| Apr 22, 1997 | 43 km WNW of Curup, Indonesia | M5.9 | 52 km | 108 km |
| May 8, 2006 | 116 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 123 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 | 148 km | 35 km |
| Jan 16, 2001 | 85 km WSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 103 km | 58 km |
| Jul 22, 2000 | 31 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 36 km | 69 km |
| Nov 25, 1992 | 31 km SSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 46 km | 58 km |
| Feb 8, 1993 | 120 km SSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 133 km | 30 km |
| Mar 5, 1991 | 23 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 27 km | 59 km |
| May 18, 2008 | 115 km NW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 128 km | 32 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 | 140 km |
| 1931 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 144 km |
| 1818 | BENGKULU, SUMATRA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
| 1770 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kaba (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kaba | Stratovolcano | 1,940 m (6,365 ft) | 2000 | 33 km |
| Daun, Bukit | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,467 m (8,094 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Hululais | Compound | 2,122 m (6,962 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Dempo | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,142 m (10,308 ft) | 2017 | 83 km |
| Sumbing | Stratovolcano | 2,507 m (8,225 ft) | 1921 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 12.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 10.2 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 11.4 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 11.0 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 8.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 11.2 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 12.3 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 12.7 in | Wettest |
Karang Tinggi has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 74°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 114.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.7") and July the driest (5.1").