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Weather & Climate in Kepahiang, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kepahiang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 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 163.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,634 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (21°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.7°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,634 ft (498 m) |
| Area | 665.4 sq mi (1,723.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.6455°N, 102.5712°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
953 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 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2001 | 102 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M7.4 | 115 km | 36 km |
| Jan 16, 2001 | 59 km WSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.9 | 98 km | 28 km |
| Jun 7, 2000 | 98 km SSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.7 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 2000 | 95 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.7 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 2017 | 71 km W of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.4 | 106 km | 31 km |
| May 15, 2015 | 106 km ESE of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M6.0 | 129 km | 151 km |
| Jan 16, 2001 | 60 km WSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.0 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Apr 22, 1997 | 43 km WNW of Curup, Indonesia | M5.9 | 56 km | 108 km |
| May 8, 2006 | 116 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 137 km | 36 km |
| Jun 5, 2000 | 117 km SW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M5.8 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2002 | 103 km SW of Bejubang Dua, Indonesia | M5.8 | 145 km | 232 km |
| May 20, 2008 | 111 km NW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 132 km | 48 km |
| Nov 25, 1992 | 31 km SSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 66 km | 58 km |
| Feb 21, 2001 | 123 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jan 16, 2001 | 85 km WSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 123 km | 58 km |
| May 22, 2025 | 21 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 52 km | 47 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 39 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 69 km | 41 km |
| May 18, 2008 | 115 km NW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 138 km | 32 km |
| Mar 5, 1991 | 23 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 44 km | 59 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1818 | BENGKULU, SUMATRA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kaba (15 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kaba | Stratovolcano | 1,940 m (6,365 ft) | 2000 | 15 km |
| Daun, Bukit | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,467 m (8,094 ft) | Unknown | 37 km |
| Hululais | Compound | 2,122 m (6,962 ft) | Unknown | 58 km |
| Dempo | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,142 m (10,308 ft) | 2017 | 74 km |
| Sumbing | Stratovolcano | 2,507 m (8,225 ft) | 1921 | 166 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 12.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 10.2 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 11.4 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 11.0 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 11.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 12.3 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 12.7 in |
Kepahiang has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 71°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 113.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.7") and July the driest (5.1").