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Weather & Climate in Lais, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lais 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 329 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 124.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 75.7°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 58.6 sq mi (151.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.5294°N, 102.0497°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
957 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 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2001 | 102 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M7.4 | 140 km | 36 km |
| Jan 16, 2001 | 59 km WSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.9 | 63 km | 28 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 141 km W of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.8 | 120 km | 26 km |
| Jun 4, 2000 | 95 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.7 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jun 7, 2000 | 98 km SSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.7 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Oct 1, 2009 | 49 km SSE of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M6.6 | 130 km | 9 km |
| May 5, 2010 | 132 km WSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.5 | 121 km | 27 km |
| Aug 13, 2017 | 71 km W of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.4 | 54 km | 31 km |
| May 15, 2015 | 106 km ESE of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M6.0 | 111 km | 151 km |
| Jan 4, 2008 | 89 km SSW of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M6.0 | 140 km | 35 km |
| Jan 16, 2001 | 60 km WSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.0 | 58 km | 33 km |
| Apr 22, 1997 | 43 km WNW of Curup, Indonesia | M5.9 | 21 km | 108 km |
| Feb 26, 2008 | 133 km W of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 115 km | 20 km |
| Aug 4, 2011 | 92 km SSW of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M5.8 | 132 km | 35 km |
| Jun 16, 2002 | 103 km SW of Bejubang Dua, Indonesia | M5.8 | 144 km | 232 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 39 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 71 km | 41 km |
| Jan 2, 2011 | 118 km SW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 124 km | 22 km |
| Feb 8, 1993 | 120 km SSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 146 km | 30 km |
| May 18, 2008 | 115 km NW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 80 km | 32 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | SUMATRA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 25 | 126 km |
| 1818 | BENGKULU, SUMATRA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 80 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hululais (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hululais | Compound | 2,122 m (6,962 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| Daun, Bukit | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,467 m (8,094 ft) | Unknown | 39 km |
| Kaba | Stratovolcano | 1,940 m (6,365 ft) | 2000 | 63 km |
| Sumbing | Stratovolcano | 2,507 m (8,225 ft) | 1921 | 129 km |
| Dempo | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,142 m (10,308 ft) | 2017 | 131 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 12.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 10.1 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 11.4 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 8.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 11.3 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 12.3 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 13.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Lais has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 75°F in December to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 114.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (13.0") and July the driest (5.2").