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Weather & Climate in Tais, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tais has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 74°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 95.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 74.1°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Area | 58.6 sq mi (151.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.0754°N, 102.5774°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,254 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 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2001 | 102 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M7.4 | 67 km | 36 km |
| Jan 16, 2001 | 59 km WSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.9 | 89 km | 28 km |
| Jun 7, 2000 | 98 km SSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.7 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 2000 | 95 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.7 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 2017 | 71 km W of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.4 | 111 km | 31 km |
| Nov 5, 1995 | 99 km S of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M6.3 | 118 km | 36 km |
| Jun 6, 2000 | 132 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M6.2 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2000 | 129 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.2 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Aug 23, 2022 | 119 km S of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M6.2 | 126 km | 45 km |
| Jan 21, 1994 | 98 km SW of Baturaja, Indonesia | M6.0 | 149 km | 90 km |
| Jan 16, 2001 | 60 km WSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M6.0 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 2011 | 129 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M6.0 | 106 km | 36 km |
| Apr 16, 2004 | southern Sumatra, Indonesia | M6.0 | 128 km | 45 km |
| May 8, 2006 | 116 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 90 km | 36 km |
| Apr 22, 1997 | 43 km WNW of Curup, Indonesia | M5.9 | 92 km | 108 km |
| Jul 8, 2000 | 164 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M5.9 | 149 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 2022 | 161 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.8 | 144 km | 23 km |
| Oct 17, 2003 | 142 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.8 | 112 km | 35 km |
| Jun 5, 2000 | 117 km SW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia | M5.8 | 93 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | SUMATRA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 25 | 140 km |
| 1931 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 105 km |
| 1818 | BENGKULU, SUMATRA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 1770 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dempo (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dempo | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,142 m (10,308 ft) | 2017 | 61 km |
| Kaba | Stratovolcano | 1,940 m (6,365 ft) | 2000 | 62 km |
| Daun, Bukit | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,467 m (8,094 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Hululais | Compound | 2,122 m (6,962 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Ranau | Caldera | 1,854 m (6,083 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 13.0 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) | 11.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 8.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 10.9 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 12.2 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 12.8 in |
Tais has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 74°F in February to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 115.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.0") and July the driest (5.1").