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Weather & Climate in Ketapang, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ketapang 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 344 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 100.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 1,105.1 sq mi (2,862.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.7134°N, 104.7995°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
217 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 | 62 km | 23 km |
| Aug 14, 1999 | 79 km SW of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia | M6.4 | 131 km | 101 km |
| Jan 21, 1994 | 98 km SW of Baturaja, Indonesia | M6.0 | 127 km | 90 km |
| Sep 23, 1995 | 121 km SW of Kotabumi, Indonesia | M6.0 | 125 km | 45 km |
| Jul 10, 2000 | 59 km SW of Baturaja, Indonesia | M5.8 | 119 km | 105 km |
| May 2, 2016 | 35 km SW of Kotabumi, Indonesia | M5.7 | 40 km | 117 km |
| Jan 28, 2006 | 84 km WSW of Kotabumi, Indonesia | M5.7 | 81 km | 21 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 61 km ESE of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia | M5.5 | 145 km | 140 km |
| May 12, 2006 | 21 km SE of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia | M5.5 | 116 km | 17 km |
| Jun 12, 2012 | 37 km SE of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia | M5.5 | 132 km | 164 km |
| Apr 10, 1992 | 47 km ESE of Baturaja, Indonesia | M5.4 | 50 km | 227 km |
| Jun 7, 1994 | 99 km WSW of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia | M5.4 | 127 km | 42 km |
| Apr 2, 2004 | 126 km SW of Kotabumi, Indonesia | M5.4 | 132 km | 44 km |
| Jun 21, 1991 | 76 km SW of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia | M5.4 | 143 km | 53 km |
| Mar 7, 2014 | 61 km SW of Baturaja, Indonesia | M5.3 | 111 km | 118 km |
| Sep 6, 2010 | 31 km SW of Tanjungagung, Indonesia | M5.2 | 150 km | 139 km |
| Jul 29, 2012 | 112 km SW of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia | M5.2 | 149 km | 66 km |
| Mar 23, 2004 | 90 km WSW of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia | M5.2 | 124 km | 78 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 124 km WSW of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia | M5.2 | 135 km | 77 km |
| Dec 11, 1994 | 79 km WSW of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia | M5.2 | 125 km | 51 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | SOUTH OF JAVA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 113 km |
| 1851 | LAMPUNG BAY | Unknown | 1.5 m | — | 39 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sekincau Belirang (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sekincau Belirang | Caldera(s) | 1,717 m (5,633 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Hulubelu | Caldera | 849 m (2,785 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Ranau | Caldera | 1,854 m (6,083 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Krakatau | Caldera | 155 m (509 ft) | 2020 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 13.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 12.5 in |
Ketapang has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 95.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.0") and July the driest (3.7").