Malang, Indonesia

Full City Profile

866,118 Population 15,442/sq mi density
1,483 ft Elevation 452 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Malang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,483 ft (452 m)
Area56.1 sq mi (145.3 km²)
Population Density15,442/sq mi
Coordinates7.9797°S, 112.6304°E
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.9"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 17.68"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

258 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 34 km
Apr 10, 2021 45 km S of Sumberpucung, Indonesia M6.0 67 km
Jul 26, 2015 116 km S of Dampit, Indonesia M5.9 142 km
May 21, 2021 33 km SSW of Sumberpucung, Indonesia M5.8 59 km
Jul 8, 2013 70 km SW of Kencong, Indonesia M5.7 100 km
May 17, 2011 111 km S of Dampit, Indonesia M5.7 136 km
Aug 7, 2001 42 km SW of Gambiran Satu, Indonesia M5.6 150 km
Jun 11, 2005 90 km SSW of Sumberpucung, Indonesia M5.4 115 km
May 24, 2017 94 km S of Boyolangu, Indonesia M5.4 131 km
Feb 12, 2000 60 km S of Sumberpucung, Indonesia M5.3 83 km
Mar 9, 2014 74 km SSW of Kencong, Indonesia M5.3 113 km
Aug 25, 2003 72 km SSW of Kencong, Indonesia M5.2 120 km
Jan 14, 2001 31 km SSW of Dampit, Indonesia M5.2 54 km
Jan 19, 2001 65 km SSW of Dampit, Indonesia M5.2 89 km
Jun 26, 1992 66 km SSW of Dampit, Indonesia M5.2 90 km
Mar 6, 2002 116 km S of Sumberpucung, Indonesia M5.2 139 km
Feb 7, 2017 30 km WSW of Kencong, Indonesia M5.2 74 km
May 28, 2003 46 km S of Sumberpucung, Indonesia M5.2 68 km
Jan 25, 2004 14 km NNE of Ngunut, Indonesia M5.2 61 km
Jan 18, 1994 21 km WSW of Kencong, Indonesia M5.2 75 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 1 239 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arjuno-Welirang (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arjuno-Welirang Stratovolcano 3,339 m (10,955 ft) 1952 28 km
Semeru Stratovolcano 3,657 m (11,998 ft) 2020 35 km
Tengger Caldera Stratovolcano(es) 2,329 m (7,641 ft) 2019 35 km
Kelut Stratovolcano 1,731 m (5,679 ft) 2014 36 km
Penanggungan Stratovolcano 1,631 m (5,351 ft) Unknown 41 km
Lamongan Stratovolcano 1,641 m (5,384 ft) 1898 78 km
Wilis Stratovolcano 2,563 m (8,409 ft) Unknown 98 km
Iyang-Argapura Complex 3,088 m (10,131 ft) Unknown 104 km
Raung Stratovolcano 3,260 m (10,696 ft) 2015 158 km
Lawu Stratovolcano 3,265 m (10,712 ft) 1885 163 km
Ijen Stratovolcano(es) 2,769 m (9,085 ft) 1999 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 17.7 in Warmest, Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 15.2 in
March 72°F (22°C) 15.4 in
April 72°F (22°C) 10.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 7.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in
July 78°F (25°C) 2.5 in
August 71°F (21°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
October 73°F (23°C) 6.3 in
November 73°F (23°C) 12.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 17.1 in

Malang has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 71°F in August to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 112.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (17.7") and August the driest (1.6").

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