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Weather & Climate in Rangkasbitung, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rangkasbitung has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 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 76.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 1,456.4 sq mi (3,772.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.3591°N, 106.2494°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
631 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Aug 8, 2007 | 35 km NNE of Rengasdengklok, Indonesia | M7.5 | 141 km | 280 km |
| Oct 25, 2000 | 29 km SW of Labuan, Indonesia | M6.8 | 72 km | 38 km |
| Jan 14, 2022 | 80 km SW of Labuan, Indonesia | M6.6 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Dec 21, 1999 | 59 km SSW of Labuan, Indonesia | M6.5 | 94 km | 56 km |
| Mar 17, 1997 | 43 km SW of Labuan, Indonesia | M6.4 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 2002 | 69 km W of Labuan, Indonesia | M6.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2009 | 69 km WSW of Labuan, Indonesia | M6.1 | 115 km | 38 km |
| Jul 19, 2006 | 51 km WSW of Labuan, Indonesia | M6.1 | 97 km | 45 km |
| Jan 15, 2005 | 66 km W of Labuan, Indonesia | M6.0 | 113 km | 59 km |
| Jun 4, 2012 | 80 km SSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 149 km | 50 km |
| Jan 23, 2018 | 66 km W of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 88 km | 48 km |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 63 km SW of Labuan, Indonesia | M5.8 | 101 km | 63 km |
| Mar 12, 2001 | 53 km WSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia | M5.8 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 43 km SSW of Labuan, Indonesia | M5.8 | 74 km | 63 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 47 km SSW of Labuan, Indonesia | M5.8 | 83 km | 37 km |
| Aug 2, 1990 | 48 km W of Labuan, Indonesia | M5.8 | 95 km | 48 km |
| Apr 6, 1990 | 90 km WSW of Labuan, Indonesia | M5.8 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Nov 1, 2012 | 10 km NE of Padalarang, Indonesia | M5.7 | 148 km | 142 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 68 km S of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia | M5.7 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2024 | 79 km WSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 115 km | 34 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 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 | 96 km |
| 1883 | KRAKATAU | Astronomical | 41.0 m | 36,417 | 96 km |
| 1928 | KRAKATAU | Astronomical | 4.0 m | - | 96 km |
| 1981 | KRAKATAU | Explosion | 2.0 m | - | 96 km |
| 1930 | SOUTH OF JAVA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 135 km |
| 1852 | JAVA | Earthquake | - | - | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karang (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karang | Stratovolcano | 1,768 m (5,801 ft) | Unknown | 24 km |
| Perbakti-Gagak | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,699 m (5,574 ft) | 1939 | 66 km |
| Salak | Stratovolcano | 2,211 m (7,254 ft) | 1938 | 67 km |
| Gede-Pangrango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,008 m (9,869 ft) | 1957 | 91 km |
| Krakatau | Caldera | 155 m (509 ft) | 2020 | 96 km |
| Patuha | Stratovolcano | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Tangkuban Parahu | Stratovolcano | 2,084 m (6,837 ft) | 2019 | 156 km |
| Kendang | Stratovolcano | 2,594 m (8,510 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
| Papandayan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,665 m (8,743 ft) | 2002 | 195 km |
| Guntur | Complex | 2,249 m (7,379 ft) | 1847 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 13.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 10.5 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 9.4 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 10.4 in |
Rangkasbitung has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 107.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.8") and June the driest (5.3").