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Weather & Climate in Kotaagung, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kotaagung has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 75°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 93.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,454 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 75.7°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,454 ft (748 m) |
| Area | 244.7 sq mi (633.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.0685°N, 103.4316°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
708 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Feb 13, 2001 | 102 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M7.4 | 118 km | 36 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 66 km WSW of Kotabumi, Indonesia | M6.9 | 139 km | 23 km |
| Nov 5, 1995 | 99 km S of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M6.3 | 98 km | 36 km |
| Aug 23, 2022 | 119 km S of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M6.2 | 120 km | 45 km |
| Jun 6, 2000 | 132 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M6.2 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2004 | southern Sumatra, Indonesia | M6.0 | 150 km | 45 km |
| Jan 17, 2011 | 129 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M6.0 | 138 km | 36 km |
| Jan 21, 1994 | 98 km SW of Baturaja, Indonesia | M6.0 | 92 km | 90 km |
| May 8, 2006 | 116 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 149 km | 36 km |
| Jun 5, 2000 | 117 km SW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M5.8 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2000 | 59 km SW of Baturaja, Indonesia | M5.8 | 58 km | 105 km |
| Jul 22, 2000 | 31 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 118 km | 69 km |
| May 22, 2025 | 21 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 131 km | 47 km |
| Feb 21, 2001 | 123 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jul 31, 2001 | 139 km S of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M5.7 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 1998 | 75 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M5.7 | 80 km | 50 km |
| Nov 25, 1992 | 31 km SSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 141 km | 58 km |
| Sep 1, 1993 | 67 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 100 km | 71 km |
| Mar 5, 1991 | 23 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 118 km | 59 km |
| Jun 24, 1992 | 145 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M5.7 | 147 km | 47 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1931 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dempo (35 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dempo | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,142 m (10,308 ft) | 2017 | 35 km |
| Ranau | Caldera | 1,854 m (6,083 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Kaba | Stratovolcano | 1,940 m (6,365 ft) | 2000 | 109 km |
| Daun, Bukit | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,467 m (8,094 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Sekincau Belirang | Caldera(s) | 1,717 m (5,633 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Hululais | Compound | 2,122 m (6,962 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Hulubelu | Caldera | 849 m (2,785 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 14.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 11.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 13.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 11.9 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 9.4 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 11.5 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 13.7 in |
Kotaagung has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in February to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 118.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.8") and July the driest (4.8").