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Weather & Climate in Masmambang, Indonesia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Masmambang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 78°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 95.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average75.1°F
39% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area244.7 sq mi (633.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-4.1642°N, 102.7005°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 95.5"
151% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 13.40"
Driest Month (Jul) 5.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,260 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 92 km 33 km
Feb 13, 2001 102 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia M7.4 59 km 36 km
Jan 16, 2001 59 km WSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia M6.9 104 km 28 km
Jun 7, 2000 98 km SSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia M6.7 101 km 33 km
Jun 4, 2000 95 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia M6.7 85 km 33 km
Apr 18, 1992 160 km S of Pagar Alam, Indonesia M6.6 147 km 29 km
Aug 13, 2017 71 km W of Bengkulu, Indonesia M6.4 127 km 31 km
Nov 5, 1995 99 km S of Pagar Alam, Indonesia M6.3 102 km 36 km
Sep 22, 2000 129 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia M6.2 111 km 33 km
Aug 23, 2022 119 km S of Pagar Alam, Indonesia M6.2 111 km 45 km
Jun 6, 2000 132 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia M6.2 103 km 33 km
Apr 16, 2004 southern Sumatra, Indonesia M6.0 117 km 45 km
Jan 21, 1994 98 km SW of Baturaja, Indonesia M6.0 132 km 90 km
Jan 16, 2001 60 km WSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia M6.0 108 km 33 km
Jan 17, 2011 129 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia M6.0 97 km 36 km
May 8, 2006 116 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia M5.9 86 km 36 km
Jul 8, 2000 164 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia M5.9 138 km 33 km
Apr 22, 1997 43 km WNW of Curup, Indonesia M5.9 108 km 108 km
Oct 17, 2003 142 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia M5.8 105 km 35 km
Jun 5, 2000 117 km SW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia M5.8 83 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis 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 93 km
1818 BENGKULU, SUMATRA Eruption + Earthquake 134 km
1770 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dempo (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Dempo Stratovolcano(es) 3,142 m (10,308 ft) 2017 50 km
Kaba Stratovolcano 1,940 m (6,365 ft) 2000 72 km
Daun, Bukit Stratovolcano(es) 2,467 m (8,094 ft) Unknown 95 km
Hululais Compound 2,122 m (6,962 ft) Unknown 114 km
Ranau Caldera 1,854 m (6,083 ft) Unknown 157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 13.4 in Warmest, Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 10.9 in Coldest
March 75°F (24°C) 12.1 in
April 76°F (24°C) 11.5 in
May 76°F (24°C) 8.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 6.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 5.5 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 6.4 in
September 75°F (24°C) 7.7 in
October 76°F (24°C) 11.0 in
November 75°F (24°C) 12.6 in
December 75°F (24°C) 13.3 in

Masmambang has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in February to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 119.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.4") and July the driest (5.5").

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