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Weather & Climate in Padangtepung, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Padangtepung has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 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 104.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 906 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.9°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 665.4 sq mi (1,723.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.7538°N, 102.7945°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
974 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 | 106 km | 36 km |
| Jan 16, 2001 | 59 km WSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.9 | 117 km | 28 km |
| Jun 4, 2000 | 95 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.7 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Jun 7, 2000 | 98 km SSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.7 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 2017 | 71 km W of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.4 | 130 km | 31 km |
| Nov 5, 1995 | 99 km S of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M6.3 | 138 km | 36 km |
| Jun 6, 2000 | 132 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M6.2 | 149 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 2015 | 106 km ESE of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M6.0 | 149 km | 151 km |
| Jan 17, 2011 | 129 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M6.0 | 143 km | 36 km |
| Jan 16, 2001 | 60 km WSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.0 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Apr 22, 1997 | 43 km WNW of Curup, Indonesia | M5.9 | 84 km | 108 km |
| May 8, 2006 | 116 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 132 km | 36 km |
| Jul 10, 2000 | 59 km SW of Baturaja, Indonesia | M5.8 | 134 km | 105 km |
| Jun 5, 2000 | 117 km SW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M5.8 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 1991 | 23 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 54 km | 59 km |
| Nov 25, 1992 | 31 km SSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 79 km | 58 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 39 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 78 km | 41 km |
| Jan 16, 2001 | 85 km WSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 141 km | 58 km |
| Jul 22, 2000 | 31 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 59 km | 69 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1931 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 139 km |
| 1818 | BENGKULU, SUMATRA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kaba (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kaba | Stratovolcano | 1,940 m (6,365 ft) | 2000 | 33 km |
| Dempo | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,142 m (10,308 ft) | 2017 | 47 km |
| Daun, Bukit | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,467 m (8,094 ft) | Unknown | 63 km |
| Hululais | Compound | 2,122 m (6,962 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Ranau | Caldera | 1,854 m (6,083 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Sumbing | Stratovolcano | 2,507 m (8,225 ft) | 1921 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 10.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 11.7 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 11.1 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 8.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 10.3 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 11.5 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 12.8 in |
Padangtepung has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in February to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 111.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.2") and July the driest (4.7").