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Weather & Climate in Pulaupinang, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pulaupinang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°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 93.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 574 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 76.2°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Area | 89.3 sq mi (231.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.8911°N, 103.5202°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
537 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 | 138 km | 36 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 66 km WSW of Kotabumi, Indonesia | M6.9 | 148 km | 23 km |
| Nov 5, 1995 | 99 km S of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M6.3 | 119 km | 36 km |
| Aug 23, 2022 | 119 km S of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M6.2 | 142 km | 45 km |
| Jan 21, 1994 | 98 km SW of Baturaja, Indonesia | M6.0 | 109 km | 90 km |
| Jun 5, 2000 | 117 km SW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M5.8 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2000 | 59 km SW of Baturaja, Indonesia | M5.8 | 70 km | 105 km |
| Mar 5, 1991 | 23 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 128 km | 59 km |
| Jul 22, 2000 | 31 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 129 km | 69 km |
| Apr 2, 2008 | 68 km WSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M5.7 | 102 km | 67 km |
| Jul 17, 1998 | 75 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M5.7 | 102 km | 50 km |
| Sep 1, 1993 | 67 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 117 km | 71 km |
| May 22, 2025 | 21 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 141 km | 47 km |
| Jan 28, 2006 | 84 km WSW of Kotabumi, Indonesia | M5.7 | 147 km | 21 km |
| Jul 26, 2009 | 95 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M5.7 | 124 km | 40 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 39 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 148 km | 41 km |
| Apr 6, 2005 | 26 km SE of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 123 km | 68 km |
| Nov 8, 1991 | 56 km WSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M5.6 | 90 km | 80 km |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 94 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M5.5 | 122 km | 62 km |
| Dec 11, 1996 | 78 km S of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M5.5 | 101 km | 63 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 | — | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dempo (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dempo | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,142 m (10,308 ft) | 2017 | 46 km |
| Kaba | Stratovolcano | 1,940 m (6,365 ft) | 2000 | 109 km |
| Ranau | Caldera | 1,854 m (6,083 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Daun, Bukit | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,467 m (8,094 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Hululais | Compound | 2,122 m (6,962 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
| Sekincau Belirang | Caldera(s) | 1,717 m (5,633 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Hulubelu | Caldera | 849 m (2,785 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 14.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 11.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 13.3 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 11.9 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 8.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 9.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 11.4 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 13.8 in |
Pulaupinang has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in February to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 117.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.8") and July the driest (4.7").