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Weather & Climate in Pagar Alam, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pagar Alam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 128 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 114.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,362 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.1°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 128 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,362 ft (720 m) |
| Area | 244.7 sq mi (633.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 288/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.0251°N, 103.2469°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
839 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Feb 13, 2001 | 102 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M7.4 | 105 km | 36 km |
| Jun 4, 2000 | 95 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.7 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Nov 5, 1995 | 99 km S of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M6.3 | 100 km | 36 km |
| Jun 6, 2000 | 132 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M6.2 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Aug 23, 2022 | 119 km S of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M6.2 | 120 km | 45 km |
| Apr 16, 2004 | southern Sumatra, Indonesia | M6.0 | 145 km | 45 km |
| Jan 17, 2011 | 129 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M6.0 | 130 km | 36 km |
| Jan 21, 1994 | 98 km SW of Baturaja, Indonesia | M6.0 | 104 km | 90 km |
| Apr 22, 1997 | 43 km WNW of Curup, Indonesia | M5.9 | 142 km | 108 km |
| May 8, 2006 | 116 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 136 km | 36 km |
| Jul 10, 2000 | 59 km SW of Baturaja, Indonesia | M5.8 | 75 km | 105 km |
| Oct 17, 2003 | 142 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.8 | 146 km | 35 km |
| Jun 5, 2000 | 117 km SW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M5.8 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 2008 | 68 km WSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M5.7 | 69 km | 67 km |
| Jun 24, 1992 | 145 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M5.7 | 146 km | 47 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 39 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 116 km | 41 km |
| Jul 17, 1998 | 75 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M5.7 | 76 km | 50 km |
| May 22, 2025 | 21 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 110 km | 47 km |
| Sep 1, 1993 | 67 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 83 km | 71 km |
| Jul 22, 2000 | 31 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 97 km | 69 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | — | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dempo (14 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dempo | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,142 m (10,308 ft) | 2017 | 14 km |
| Kaba | Stratovolcano | 1,940 m (6,365 ft) | 2000 | 90 km |
| Ranau | Caldera | 1,854 m (6,083 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Daun, Bukit | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,467 m (8,094 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
| Hululais | Compound | 2,122 m (6,962 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Sekincau Belirang | Caldera(s) | 1,717 m (5,633 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 12.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 10.4 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 11.7 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 11.7 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 10.4 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 11.8 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 12.4 in |
Pagar Alam has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 69°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 114.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.8") and July the driest (5.1").