Abstract
Objectives: This study aimed to find evidence on the effects of
climatological parameters (temperature, rainfall, and humidity) on the
cumulative cases of COVID-19 in Indonesia.
Methods: The daily climatological data and confirmed COVID-19 cases were
recorded from March 1st to August
31st, 2020. The correlation analysis was performed
with Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient by using a Statistical Package
for the Social Sciences.
Results: Indonesia has recorded more than 1,315 confirmed COVID-19 cases
in almost all provinces during the dry season (March to August 2020). As
of August 31st, 2020, the five highest cumulative
COVID-19 cases were recorded from DKI Jakarta, Jawa Timur, Sulawesi
Selatan, Jawa Barat, and Jawa Tengah Provinces. During the first six
months of the pandemic, Indonesia had temperatures ranging
25.99-29.02oC, humidity of 76.43-87.35%, and rainfall
of 2.91-18.81 mm3 per month.
Conclusion: The temperature parameter showed a strong negative
correlation with the cumulative confirmed COVID-19 cases. Meanwhile, the
humidity and rainfall parameters presented a very strong negative
correlation. This study’s findings can help the Government to predict
the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic over the coming months in
Indonesia.