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Purwokerto, Indonesia

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230,235 Population 15,452/sq mi density
266 ft Elevation 81 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Purwokerto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Area14.9 sq mi (38.6 km²)
Population Density15,452/sq mi
Coordinates-7.4214°N, 109.2344°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.2"
87% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 16.81"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

271 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 25, 2001 11 km NW of Srandakan, Indonesia M6.3 115 km
May 26, 2006 10 km E of Pundong, Indonesia M6.3 146 km
Jan 25, 2014 39 km S of Kroya, Indonesia M6.1 63 km
Jun 26, 2010 77 km S of Kawalu, Indonesia M5.9 145 km
Apr 26, 2011 74 km SSW of Sidareja, Indonesia M5.6 111 km
May 21, 1990 60 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia M5.6 82 km
Jul 24, 2015 77 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia M5.5 98 km
Jul 6, 1990 14 km WSW of Majalengka, Indonesia M5.5 136 km
Jan 7, 2001 124 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia M5.4 147 km
Jun 9, 2019 70 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia M5.4 92 km
Jan 4, 2001 111 km SSW of Sidareja, Indonesia M5.3 145 km
Nov 8, 1990 106 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia M5.3 130 km
Jan 26, 1999 83 km S of Sidareja, Indonesia M5.3 107 km
Aug 19, 2004 63 km SW of Srandakan, Indonesia M5.2 115 km
Apr 23, 2017 44 km SSW of Singaparna, Indonesia M5.2 139 km
Jan 25, 2014 41 km S of Kroya, Indonesia M5.2 65 km
Feb 4, 1992 6 km SE of Margasari, Indonesia M5.1 37 km
Jul 1, 1994 38 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia M5.1 61 km
Sep 25, 2004 47 km SSW of Singaparna, Indonesia M5.1 145 km
Feb 20, 1991 123 km SSW of Sidareja, Indonesia M5.1 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Slamet (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Slamet Stratovolcano 3,428 m (11,247 ft) 2014 20 km
Dieng Volcanic Complex Complex 2,565 m (8,415 ft) 2018 75 km
Sundoro Stratovolcano 3,136 m (10,289 ft) 1971 85 km
Sumbing Stratovolcano 3,371 m (11,060 ft) 1730 92 km
Cereme Stratovolcano 3,039 m (9,970 ft) 1951 108 km
Ungaran Stratovolcano 2,050 m (6,726 ft) Unknown 124 km
Telomoyo Stratovolcano 1,864 m (6,115 ft) Unknown 129 km
Talagabodas Stratovolcano 2,201 m (7,221 ft) Unknown 131 km
Galunggung Stratovolcano 2,168 m (7,113 ft) 1984 131 km
Merbabu Stratovolcano 3,118 m (10,230 ft) 1797 133 km
Merapi Stratovolcano 2,910 m (9,547 ft) 2020 134 km
Guntur Complex 2,249 m (7,379 ft) 1847 157 km
Papandayan Stratovolcano(es) 2,665 m (8,743 ft) 2002 166 km
Kendang Stratovolcano 2,594 m (8,510 ft) Unknown 169 km
Tangkuban Parahu Stratovolcano 2,084 m (6,837 ft) 2019 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 15.2 in
February 79°F (26°C) 13.9 in
March 80°F (26°C) 15.7 in
April 80°F (27°C) 11.8 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in Coldest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Driest
September 78°F (26°C) 6.3 in
October 79°F (26°C) 13.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 16.2 in
December 79°F (26°C) 16.8 in Wettest

Purwokerto has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in July to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 131.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (16.8") and August the driest (3.9").

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