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Garut, Indonesia

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131,809 Population 24,591/sq mi density
2,923 ft Elevation 891 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Garut has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 329 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,923 ft (891 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²)
Population Density24,591/sq mi
Coordinates-7.2450°N, 107.9210°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.5"
78% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 12.91"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

544 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 20, 2025.

Sep 2, 2009 66 km SSW of Banjar, Indonesia M7.0 91 km
Dec 9, 1996 82 km S of Banjar, Indonesia M6.1 90 km
Apr 6, 2016 111 km S of Banjar, Indonesia M6.1 122 km
Aug 8, 2007 42 km NNW of Pamanukan, Indonesia M6.1 149 km
Apr 27, 2024 91 km S of Banjar, Indonesia M6.1 110 km
May 14, 2003 96 km S of Banjar, Indonesia M6.0 113 km
Jun 26, 2010 77 km S of Kawalu, Indonesia M5.9 94 km
Nov 1, 2012 10 km NE of Padalarang, Indonesia M5.7 69 km
Apr 26, 2011 74 km SSW of Sidareja, Indonesia M5.6 111 km
Sep 2, 2009 68 km S of Banjar, Indonesia M5.5 86 km
Sep 20, 1998 82 km SW of Banjar, Indonesia M5.5 122 km
Jul 6, 1990 14 km WSW of Majalengka, Indonesia M5.5 44 km
Jan 31, 2007 73 km SSW of Banjar, Indonesia M5.5 102 km
Jul 12, 2000 4 km NE of Caringin, Indonesia M5.4 135 km
Aug 17, 1998 49 km SSW of Banjar, Indonesia M5.4 88 km
Nov 6, 1996 79 km SW of Banjar, Indonesia M5.4 119 km
Sep 4, 2015 96 km SSW of Banjar, Indonesia M5.4 117 km
Oct 1, 2023 16 km W of Sukabumi, Indonesia M5.3 131 km
Dec 25, 1998 50 km SW of Banjar, Indonesia M5.3 93 km
Aug 11, 2010 52 km SW of Banjar, Indonesia M5.3 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.7 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1957 SOUTH OF JAVA Earthquake 0.7 m 126 km
2009 JAVA SEA Earthquake 0.4 m 81 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Guntur (14 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Guntur Complex 2,249 m (7,379 ft) 1847 14 km
Galunggung Stratovolcano 2,168 m (7,113 ft) 1984 15 km
Talagabodas Stratovolcano 2,201 m (7,221 ft) Unknown 17 km
Papandayan Stratovolcano(es) 2,665 m (8,743 ft) 2002 23 km
Kendang Stratovolcano 2,594 m (8,510 ft) Unknown 23 km
Patuha Stratovolcano 2,422 m (7,946 ft) Unknown 58 km
Tangkuban Parahu Stratovolcano 2,084 m (6,837 ft) 2019 64 km
Cereme Stratovolcano 3,039 m (9,970 ft) 1951 66 km
Gede-Pangrango Stratovolcano(es) 3,008 m (9,869 ft) 1957 118 km
Slamet Stratovolcano 3,428 m (11,247 ft) 2014 142 km
Salak Stratovolcano 2,211 m (7,254 ft) 1938 144 km
Perbakti-Gagak Stratovolcano(es) 1,699 m (5,574 ft) 1939 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 12.2 in Warmest
February 69°F (20°C) 10.6 in
March 69°F (20°C) 12.9 in Wettest
April 69°F (21°C) 11.2 in
May 69°F (21°C) 6.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in
August 67°F (20°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 69°F (20°C) 7.2 in
November 69°F (20°C) 11.2 in
December 69°F (20°C) 12.9 in

Garut has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 67°F in August to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 97.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.9") and August the driest (2.3").

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