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Weather & Climate in Kotabaru, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kotabaru has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 106.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.1016°N, 101.7603°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
140 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Oct 6, 1995 | 5 km ENE of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M6.8 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Jul 14, 2003 | 25 km NW of Sijunjung, Indonesia | M5.7 | 122 km | 144 km |
| Apr 9, 2004 | 69 km SSE of Padang, Indonesia | M5.5 | 145 km | 66 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 83 km NNE of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M5.4 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 28 km ESE of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M5.3 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Sep 30, 1993 | 84 km SSE of Padang, Indonesia | M5.3 | 147 km | 69 km |
| Jul 9, 2008 | 37 km NW of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M5.3 | 107 km | 54 km |
| Feb 16, 2004 | 27 km S of Payakumbuh, Indonesia | M5.1 | 142 km | 56 km |
| Nov 22, 1994 | 83 km WSW of Bejubang Dua, Indonesia | M5.1 | 131 km | 236 km |
| Sep 16, 1996 | 128 km NE of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M5.0 | 53 km | 262 km |
| Nov 17, 2000 | 88 km SSE of Padang, Indonesia | M5.0 | 147 km | 47 km |
| Mar 1, 2023 | southern Sumatra, Indonesia | M5.0 | 115 km | 93 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 34 km NNW of Sijunjung, Indonesia | M5.0 | 122 km | 20 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 29 km NNE of Solok, Indonesia | M4.9 | 132 km | 20 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 29 km NNE of Solok, Indonesia | M4.9 | 129 km | 20 km |
| Apr 21, 2010 | 18 km N of Sijunjung, Indonesia | M4.9 | 106 km | 175 km |
| Mar 28, 2012 | 24 km SE of Padang, Indonesia | M4.8 | 138 km | 100 km |
| Oct 1, 2009 | 44 km SE of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 2000 | 92 km SSE of Padang, Indonesia | M4.8 | 147 km | 51 km |
| Feb 4, 2019 | 35 km S of Solok, Indonesia | M4.8 | 121 km | 97 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kerinci (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kerinci | Stratovolcano | 3,800 m (12,467 ft) | 2020 | 86 km |
| Talang | Stratovolcano | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | 2007 | 121 km |
| Sumbing | Stratovolcano | 2,507 m (8,225 ft) | 1921 | 146 km |
| Marapi | Complex | 2,885 m (9,465 ft) | 2018 | 164 km |
| Tandikat-Singgalang | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 1924 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 10.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 8.1 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 10.0 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 9.2 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 10.4 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 10.1 in | Coldest |
Kotabaru has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 75°F in December to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 98.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (11.5") and July the driest (4.5").