Blitar, Indonesia

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132,018 Population 10,494/sq mi density
591 ft Elevation 180 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Blitar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Area12.6 sq mi (32.6 km²)
Population Density10,494/sq mi
Coordinates8.0983°S, 112.1681°E
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 13.23"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

334 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Jul 30, 2025.

Sep 28, 1998 8 km WSW of Sumberpucung, Indonesia M6.6 29 km
Jun 9, 1992 65 km S of Jatiroto, Indonesia M6.1 125 km
Apr 10, 2021 45 km S of Sumberpucung, Indonesia M6.0 64 km
Jul 19, 2003 85 km SW of Trenggalek, Indonesia M5.9 122 km
Jul 26, 2015 116 km S of Dampit, Indonesia M5.9 140 km
May 5, 1995 93 km S of Jatiroto, Indonesia M5.9 143 km
May 21, 2021 33 km SSW of Sumberpucung, Indonesia M5.8 40 km
May 17, 2011 111 km S of Dampit, Indonesia M5.7 131 km
Jul 8, 2013 70 km SW of Kencong, Indonesia M5.7 121 km
Jul 14, 2014 96 km SSW of Trenggalek, Indonesia M5.5 129 km
Jan 29, 2000 82 km S of Jatiroto, Indonesia M5.4 128 km
Jun 11, 2005 90 km SSW of Sumberpucung, Indonesia M5.4 92 km
Jul 27, 1995 86 km SW of Trenggalek, Indonesia M5.4 124 km
May 24, 2017 94 km S of Boyolangu, Indonesia M5.4 99 km
Jul 4, 1991 62 km S of Jatiroto, Indonesia M5.3 132 km
Feb 12, 2000 60 km S of Sumberpucung, Indonesia M5.3 74 km
Aug 8, 2013 83 km S of Jatiroto, Indonesia M5.3 143 km
Jul 20, 2008 81 km SW of Trenggalek, Indonesia M5.3 120 km
Jan 9, 2023 101 km SW of Trenggalek, Indonesia M5.3 136 km
Apr 22, 2024 101 km SSW of Trenggalek, Indonesia M5.3 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Nicholas (1986).

Year Name Category Closest
1986 Nicholas Category 1 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kelut (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kelut Stratovolcano 1,731 m (5,679 ft) 2014 24 km
Wilis Stratovolcano 2,563 m (8,409 ft) Unknown 56 km
Arjuno-Welirang Stratovolcano 3,339 m (10,955 ft) 1952 61 km
Penanggungan Stratovolcano 1,631 m (5,351 ft) Unknown 73 km
Semeru Stratovolcano 3,657 m (11,998 ft) 2020 83 km
Tengger Caldera Stratovolcano(es) 2,329 m (7,641 ft) 2019 88 km
Lawu Stratovolcano 3,265 m (10,712 ft) 1885 120 km
Lamongan Stratovolcano 1,641 m (5,384 ft) 1898 130 km
Iyang-Argapura Complex 3,088 m (10,131 ft) Unknown 155 km
Merapi Stratovolcano 2,910 m (9,547 ft) 2020 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 13.2 in Warmest, Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 11.3 in
March 77°F (25°C) 12.0 in
April 77°F (25°C) 9.0 in
May 77°F (25°C) 6.0 in
June 76°F (24°C) 2.6 in
July 78°F (25°C) 1.3 in
August 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
September 76°F (25°C) 2.4 in
October 77°F (25°C) 5.9 in
November 77°F (25°C) 8.9 in
December 77°F (25°C) 12.6 in

Blitar has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in August to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 86.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.2") and August the driest (0.9").

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