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Jember, Indonesia

East Java · Indonesia

Jember is a large city in East Java, Indonesia with a population of 298,585. Elevation: 282 ft (86 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

298,585 Population 211/sq mi density
282 ft Elevation 86 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
114.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jakarta Timezone

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People

Population298,585
Density211/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain114.0 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Population298,585
Population Density211 / sq mi
Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Coordinates-8.1721°, 113.6995°
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceEast Java
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation114.0 inches (2,894 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jember

Jember is a large city in Indonesia (East Java) with a population of 298,585. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet (86 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 114.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jakarta.

Climate in Jember

Jember has an average annual temperature of 24.4°C (76°F). The hottest month is Oct (26.2°C), the coldest is Jul (22.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2042 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.2°C / 76°F 20.7° / 29.4° 320.9
Feb 24°C / 75°F 20.7° / 28.6° 382.8
Mar 24.3°C / 76°F 20.8° / 29.3° 248.6
Apr 24.4°C / 76°F 20.3° / 29.4° 211.0
May 24.1°C / 75°F 19.5° / 29.3° 98.8
Jun 23.4°C / 74°F 18° / 28.6° 68.2
Jul 22.6°C / 73°F 16.1° / 29° 37.9
Aug 23.5°C / 74°F 17.4° / 31° 13.3
Sep 25°C / 77°F 18.9° / 33.5° 36.6
Oct 26.2°C / 79°F 19.7° / 34.5° 82.8
Nov 26.1°C / 79°F 20.8° / 34° 175.0
Dec 24.8°C / 77°F 20.4° / 31.3° 366.0
Jember has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 114.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above Indonesia avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Area1,415.3 sq mi (3,665.7 km²)
Population Density211/sq mi
Coordinates-8.1721°N, 113.6995°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 114.0"
200% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 14.02"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

270 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

Sep 28, 1998 8 km WSW of Sumberpucung, Indonesia M6.6 142 km
Apr 10, 2021 45 km S of Sumberpucung, Indonesia M6.0 139 km
Apr 25, 1994 122 km SSW of Kencong, Indonesia M5.8 148 km
Jul 16, 2019 46 km SSE of Muncar, Indonesia M5.7 113 km
Jul 8, 2013 70 km SW of Kencong, Indonesia M5.7 104 km
Aug 7, 2001 42 km SW of Gambiran Satu, Indonesia M5.6 51 km
Apr 16, 2004 34 km S of Negara, Indonesia M5.5 118 km
Feb 12, 2000 60 km S of Sumberpucung, Indonesia M5.3 150 km
Mar 9, 2014 74 km SSW of Kencong, Indonesia M5.3 106 km
Mar 30, 1992 12 km E of Negara, Indonesia M5.2 115 km
Jan 18, 1994 21 km WSW of Kencong, Indonesia M5.2 60 km
May 28, 2003 46 km S of Sumberpucung, Indonesia M5.2 140 km
Jun 26, 1992 66 km SSW of Dampit, Indonesia M5.2 140 km
Aug 25, 2003 72 km SSW of Kencong, Indonesia M5.2 100 km
Feb 7, 2017 30 km WSW of Kencong, Indonesia M5.2 69 km
Feb 24, 2003 68 km ESE of Kalianget, Indonesia M5.2 135 km
Jan 14, 2001 31 km SSW of Dampit, Indonesia M5.2 122 km
Jan 19, 2001 65 km SSW of Dampit, Indonesia M5.2 140 km
Apr 10, 2021 22 km S of Sumberpucung, Indonesia M5.1 137 km
Mar 2, 2016 50 km SSW of Gongdanglegi Kulon, Indonesia M5.1 137 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 1 192 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1815 BALI SEA Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 11,453 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iyang-Argapura (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Iyang-Argapura Complex 3,088 m (10,131 ft) Unknown 27 km
Raung Stratovolcano 3,260 m (10,696 ft) 2015 40 km
Lamongan Stratovolcano 1,641 m (5,384 ft) 1898 45 km
Ijen Stratovolcano(es) 2,769 m (9,085 ft) 1999 61 km
Semeru Stratovolcano 3,657 m (11,998 ft) 2020 86 km
Tengger Caldera Stratovolcano(es) 2,329 m (7,641 ft) 2019 86 km
Arjuno-Welirang Stratovolcano 3,339 m (10,955 ft) 1952 133 km
Penanggungan Stratovolcano 1,631 m (5,351 ft) Unknown 134 km
Kelut Stratovolcano 1,731 m (5,679 ft) 2014 156 km
Buyan-Bratan Caldera 2,244 m (7,362 ft) Unknown 158 km
Batur Caldera 1,717 m (5,633 ft) 2000 185 km
Agung Stratovolcano 2,997 m (9,833 ft) 2019 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 14.0 in Warmest, Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 11.8 in
March 78°F (25°C) 11.7 in
April 78°F (25°C) 7.1 in
May 78°F (25°C) 5.7 in
June 76°F (25°C) 2.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 1.8 in
August 76°F (24°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 2.4 in
October 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in
November 78°F (26°C) 9.0 in
December 77°F (25°C) 12.5 in

Jember has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in August to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 84.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.0") and August the driest (1.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Jember

Institution Type Founded Website
Gedung Rektorat University - ,
Institut Teknologi dan Sains Mandala University - ,
Lembaga Pengabdian Masyarakat UNEJ University - ,
Poltekkes Kemenkes Malang Kampus 1 University - ,
UIN KHAS Jember University - ,
Universitas dr Soebandi Jember University - ,
Universitas Dr. Soebandi Jember University - ,
Universitas Islam Jember University - ,
Universitas Jember University - ,
Universitas Muhammadiyah Jember University - ,
Universitas Muhammadiyah Jember University - Visit →
Universitas Terbuka University - ,

Schools in Jember

65+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMK Negeri 5 Jember - - - -
SDN Bintoro 2 - - - -
SMA Muhammadiyah - - - -
SDN Pancakarya 01 - - - -
SMK 2 Pancasila - - - -
SMA Negeri Pakusari - - - -
SMP Negeri 10 Jember - - - -
SMPN 2 Jember - - - -
SMPN 4 Jember - - - -
SDN Bintoro 1 - - - -
SMP Negeri 3 Jember - - - -
IKIP PGRI - - - -
SMPN 1 Jember - - - -
SD Kepatihan Jember - - - -
Pondok Pesantren Al Qodiri - - - -
Sekolah Kristen Aletheia Jember - - - -
SMKN PGRI 2 Jember - - - -
SMP Negeri 13 Jember - - - -
SLB Negeri Branjangan - - - -
SMAN 2 Jember - - - -
SMAN Arjasa Jember - - - -
SDN Arjasa 1 - - - -
SMPN 13 Jember - - - -
SMAN 5 Jember - - - -
SMKN PGRI 2 Jember - - - -
SMK Analis Kesehatan Jember - - - -
SDN Kebonagung 2 - - - -
SDN Patrang 2 - - - -
SMKN 3 Jember - - - -
SMPN 7 Jember - - - -
MAN 2 Jember - - - -
MAN 1 Jember - - - -
SMKN 2 Jember - - - -
SDN Mangli 01 - - - -
SMPK Maria Fatima - - - -
SMPN 1 Jember - - - -
SMPN 2 Jember - - - -
MAN 2 Jember - - - -
SDK Maria Fatima - - - -
SMAN 1 Jember - - - -
SMAK St. Paul - - - -
SMPK Maria Fatima - - - -
Cahaya - - - -
SD - - - -
SMA Satya Cendika - - - -
TK ABA IV - - - -
SDN Mangli 03 - - - -
MI Al Hidayah - - - -
TK Pertiwi - - - -
SDK Maria Fatima - - - -
SDN Ajung 03 - - - -
SDN Sempusari 01 - - - -
SDN Pancakarya 03 - - - -
SDN Jenggawah 05 - - - -
SDN Tegal Besar - - - -
SMAN 2 Jember - - - -
Muhammadiyah Elementary School - - - -
Muhammadiyah Senior High School - - - -
TK & SD Shinta - - - -
SDN Sukamakmur 02 - - - -
SDN Klompangan 01 - - - -
SDN Ajung 01 - - - -
RA Darul Muttaqin - - - -
SDN Kebonsari 04 - - - -
SDN Mangli 02 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Jember

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Damu Lumajang islamic, religious MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Jember

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum Huruf Jember
Museum Huruf Jember
Museum Lembaga Tembakau Jember
Museum Lembaga Tembakau Jember
Museum Megalitikum Bondowoso

Libraries in Jember

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Perpustakaan & Kearsipan Jember0.0
Perpustakaan & Kearsipan Jember0.0
Perpustakaan UNEJ0.0
Perpustakaan UNEJ0.0

Farmers Markets in Jember

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pasar Ajung
Pasar Ajung
Pasar Ambulu
Pasar Arjasa
Pasar Baru Kalisat
Pasar Bungur
Pasar Daerah Kecamatan Balung
Pasar Daerah Kecamatan Puger
Pasar Hewan Bondowoso
Pasar Kreongan
Pasar Loak Gebang
Pasar Mangli
Pasar Mangli
Pasar Patilugu
Pasar Reboan
Pasar Sabtu
Pasar Tanjung
Pasar Tanjung
Pasar Wirogi
Pasar Wirogi

Hotels in Jember

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Asri
Hotel Dafam Lotus
Hotel Kartika
Hotel Merdeka
Istana

Restaurants in Jember

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bakso Solo Sampurna
Cak No
Depot Anda
Depot Bu Darum
Galavita
Lestari
Nasi Semeru Bu Ambra
Pizza Hut
Taman Salero
Yoshinoya

Cafes in Jember

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Domino

Cinemas in Jember

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

New Star Cineplex

Gas Stations in Jember

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ID #1733824782

Banks in Jember

15 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank BII
Bank Buana
Bank Central Asia
Bank Central Asia
Bank CIMB Niaga
Bank Jatim
Bank Mandiri
Bank Mandiri
Bank Negara Indonesia
Bank Rakyat Indonesia
BCA
BPR Cinde Wilis
BRI
BTN
Rabobank

Shopping Malls in Jember

5 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ex JTC
Johar Plaza
Mutiara
Mutiara
Ruko Sampurna

Stadiums & Teams in Jember

TeamLeagueDivision
Stadion Universitas Jember

Airports Near Jember

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Banyuwangi AirportBWXSmall Airport
Grati Airport-Small Airport
Jati Papak Airstrip-Small Airport
Notohadinegoro AirportJBBSmall Airport

Post Offices in Jember

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kantor Pos
Kantor Pos Kebonsari
Kantorpos Indonesia
Kerta Gaya Pusaka

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jember

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bala Keselamatan
Bala Keselamatan
Gereja Bethel
Gereja Pantekosta
HKBP
Masjid Al Amin
Masjid Baitur Roja

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jakarta

Around Jember

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 50
Hospitals 11
Pharmacies 7
Restaurants 25
Cafes 7
Bars 1
Supermarkets 3
Banks 14
Hotels 13
Libraries 2
Parks 44
Police Stations 7
Places of Worship 51

Things to See Near Jember

25 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (17)
  • • Gumuk Ampel
  • • Gumuk Asih
  • • Gumuk Balang
  • • Gumuk Kacung
  • • Gumuk Kiailasah
  • + 12 more
🌄 Viewpoints (8)
  • • Ernawati Home
  • • Gunung Jenggawah
  • • Rumah Melati
  • • Subhan Suko
  • • Sugiono Home
  • + 3 more

🇮🇩 About Indonesia

Capital Jakarta
Population 267,663,435
Area 1,919,440 km²
GDP (USD) $1,371,169,301,564
GDP per capita $4,876
HDI 0.713
Life expectancy 71.2 years
Internet users 69.2%
Urban population 58.1%
Currency IDR (Rupiah)
Languages Indonesian
Calling code +62
TLD .id
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Indonesia

8 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Tahun Baru Masehi
Apr 3 Good Friday Wafat Isa Almasih
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Paskah
May 1 Labour Day Hari Buruh Internasional
May 14 Ascension Day Kenaikan Isa Almasih
Jun 1 Pancasila Day Hari Lahir Pancasila
Aug 17 Independence Day Hari Ulang Tahun Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia
Dec 25 Christmas Day Hari Raya Natal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jember

What is the population of Jember?

Jember has a population of 298,585 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 211 people per square mile, spread across 1,415.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jember?

Jember has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 114.0 inches.

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