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Weather & Climate in Kotabumi, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kotabumi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 162 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 96.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.4°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 162 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 1,105.1 sq mi (2,862.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.8251°N, 104.8817°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
252 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 | 66 km | 23 km |
| Aug 14, 1999 | 79 km SW of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia | M6.4 | 119 km | 101 km |
| Jan 21, 1994 | 98 km SW of Baturaja, Indonesia | M6.0 | 135 km | 90 km |
| Sep 23, 1995 | 121 km SW of Kotabumi, Indonesia | M6.0 | 122 km | 45 km |
| Jul 10, 2000 | 59 km SW of Baturaja, Indonesia | M5.8 | 131 km | 105 km |
| May 2, 2016 | 35 km SW of Kotabumi, Indonesia | M5.7 | 36 km | 117 km |
| Jan 28, 2006 | 84 km WSW of Kotabumi, Indonesia | M5.7 | 85 km | 21 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 68 km S of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia | M5.7 | 143 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2006 | 21 km SE of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia | M5.5 | 101 km | 17 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 61 km ESE of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia | M5.5 | 130 km | 140 km |
| Jun 12, 2012 | 37 km SE of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia | M5.5 | 117 km | 164 km |
| Apr 10, 1992 | 47 km ESE of Baturaja, Indonesia | M5.4 | 66 km | 227 km |
| Apr 2, 2004 | 126 km SW of Kotabumi, Indonesia | M5.4 | 127 km | 44 km |
| Jun 21, 1991 | 76 km SW of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia | M5.4 | 131 km | 53 km |
| Jun 7, 1994 | 99 km WSW of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia | M5.4 | 118 km | 42 km |
| Apr 15, 2005 | 92 km SW of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia | M5.4 | 141 km | 27 km |
| Jan 28, 1990 | 57 km NNW of Labuan, Indonesia | M5.3 | 147 km | 105 km |
| Mar 21, 2017 | 119 km SW of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia | M5.3 | 147 km | 55 km |
| Mar 7, 2014 | 61 km SW of Baturaja, Indonesia | M5.3 | 122 km | 118 km |
| Jun 28, 2016 | 62 km S of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia | M5.3 | 140 km | 10 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 | — | 98 km |
| 1851 | LAMPUNG BAY | Unknown | 1.5 m | — | 24 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hulubelu (65 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hulubelu | Caldera | 849 m (2,785 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Sekincau Belirang | Caldera(s) | 1,717 m (5,633 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
| Ranau | Caldera | 1,854 m (6,083 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Krakatau | Caldera | 155 m (509 ft) | 2020 | 154 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 12.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 12.0 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 10.3 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 13.2 in | Wettest |
Kotabumi has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 96.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (13.2") and September the driest (3.7").