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Weather & Climate in Panjang, Indonesia

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

Panjang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 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 69.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days338 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area65.3 sq mi (169.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-5.4759°N, 105.3198°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.2"
82% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 12.60"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

432 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.

Feb 15, 1994 66 km WSW of Kotabumi, Indonesia M6.9 126 km 23 km
Oct 25, 2000 29 km SW of Labuan, Indonesia M6.8 124 km 38 km
Aug 14, 1999 79 km SW of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia M6.4 81 km 101 km
Mar 17, 1997 43 km SW of Labuan, Indonesia M6.4 128 km 33 km
Jan 15, 2002 69 km W of Labuan, Indonesia M6.1 94 km 10 km
Oct 16, 2009 69 km WSW of Labuan, Indonesia M6.1 118 km 38 km
Jul 19, 2006 51 km WSW of Labuan, Indonesia M6.1 118 km 45 km
Jan 15, 2005 66 km W of Labuan, Indonesia M6.0 110 km 59 km
Sep 23, 1995 121 km SW of Kotabumi, Indonesia M6.0 140 km 45 km
Oct 18, 1992 47 km SSW of Labuan, Indonesia M5.8 144 km 37 km
Aug 2, 1990 48 km W of Labuan, Indonesia M5.8 110 km 48 km
Apr 14, 2012 63 km SW of Labuan, Indonesia M5.8 149 km 63 km
Feb 3, 1999 142 km SW of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia M5.8 145 km 33 km
Aug 26, 2002 43 km SSW of Labuan, Indonesia M5.8 148 km 63 km
Jan 28, 2006 84 km WSW of Kotabumi, Indonesia M5.7 137 km 21 km
May 16, 1992 68 km S of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia M5.7 64 km 33 km
May 2, 2016 35 km SW of Kotabumi, Indonesia M5.7 92 km 117 km
Jan 8, 2000 45 km SSW of Labuan, Indonesia M5.6 146 km 62 km
May 24, 1998 103 km W of Labuan, Indonesia M5.6 124 km 53 km
May 12, 2006 21 km SE of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia M5.5 14 km 17 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 85.0 m (279 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2018 KRAKATAU Explosion 85.0 m 437 71 km
1883 KRAKATAU Astronomical 41.0 m 36,417 71 km
1928 KRAKATAU Astronomical 4.0 m 71 km
1981 KRAKATAU Explosion 2.0 m 71 km
1930 SOUTH OF JAVA Earthquake 1.5 m 14 km
1851 LAMPUNG BAY Unknown 1.5 m 64 km
1852 JAVA Earthquake 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Krakatau (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Krakatau Caldera 155 m (509 ft) 2020 71 km
Hulubelu Caldera 849 m (2,785 ft) Unknown 82 km
Sekincau Belirang Caldera(s) 1,717 m (5,633 ft) Unknown 118 km
Karang Stratovolcano 1,768 m (5,801 ft) Unknown 120 km
Ranau Caldera 1,854 m (6,083 ft) Unknown 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 12.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 11.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 10.4 in
April 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in
May 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
September 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in Warmest
November 80°F (27°C) 7.9 in
December 79°F (26°C) 11.6 in

Panjang has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 90.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.6") and July the driest (3.6").

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