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Surakarta, Indonesia

Full City Profile

526,870 Population 29,666/sq mi density
328 ft Elevation 100 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Surakarta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 341 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Area17.8 sq mi (46.0 km²)
Population Density29,666/sq mi
Coordinates-7.5561°N, 110.8317°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.0"
92% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 13.03"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

192 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.5 on Jul 30, 2025.

May 25, 2001 11 km NW of Srandakan, Indonesia M6.3 80 km
May 26, 2006 10 km E of Pundong, Indonesia M6.3 62 km
Jun 9, 1992 65 km S of Jatiroto, Indonesia M6.1 106 km
Sep 8, 2003 67 km S of Bambanglipuro, Indonesia M5.9 131 km
May 5, 1995 93 km S of Jatiroto, Indonesia M5.9 132 km
Jul 19, 2003 85 km SW of Trenggalek, Indonesia M5.9 133 km
Oct 14, 2001 77 km SSE of Pundong, Indonesia M5.8 118 km
Jun 7, 2023 146 km S of Wonosari, Indonesia M5.6 144 km
Nov 21, 1992 76 km S of Pundong, Indonesia M5.5 129 km
Jul 14, 2014 96 km SSW of Trenggalek, Indonesia M5.5 148 km
Jan 29, 2000 82 km S of Jatiroto, Indonesia M5.4 124 km
Aug 26, 2024 89 km S of Bambanglipuro, Indonesia M5.4 148 km
Jul 27, 1995 86 km SW of Trenggalek, Indonesia M5.4 132 km
Aug 8, 2013 83 km S of Jatiroto, Indonesia M5.3 120 km
Jan 9, 2023 101 km SW of Trenggalek, Indonesia M5.3 147 km
Aug 26, 1993 79 km S of Pundong, Indonesia M5.3 135 km
Jul 4, 1991 62 km S of Jatiroto, Indonesia M5.3 100 km
Jul 20, 2008 81 km SW of Trenggalek, Indonesia M5.3 128 km
Aug 19, 2004 63 km SW of Srandakan, Indonesia M5.2 141 km
Jan 25, 2004 14 km NNE of Ngunut, Indonesia M5.2 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lawu (40 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lawu Stratovolcano 3,265 m (10,712 ft) 1885 40 km
Merapi Stratovolcano 2,910 m (9,547 ft) 2020 43 km
Merbabu Stratovolcano 3,118 m (10,230 ft) 1797 45 km
Telomoyo Stratovolcano 1,864 m (6,115 ft) Unknown 52 km
Ungaran Stratovolcano 2,050 m (6,726 ft) Unknown 69 km
Sumbing Stratovolcano 3,371 m (11,060 ft) 1730 86 km
Sundoro Stratovolcano 3,136 m (10,289 ft) 1971 97 km
Muria Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) -160 104 km
Wilis Stratovolcano 2,563 m (8,409 ft) Unknown 106 km
Dieng Volcanic Complex Complex 2,565 m (8,415 ft) 2018 112 km
Kelut Stratovolcano 1,731 m (5,679 ft) 2014 168 km
Slamet Stratovolcano 3,428 m (11,247 ft) 2014 182 km
Arjuno-Welirang Stratovolcano 3,339 m (10,955 ft) 1952 193 km
Penanggungan Stratovolcano 1,631 m (5,351 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 13.0 in Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 12.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 11.8 in
April 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in
May 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
July 80°F (26°C) 1.8 in
August 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
September 80°F (27°C) 2.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in Warmest
November 80°F (27°C) 8.1 in
December 79°F (26°C) 10.2 in

Surakarta has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in August to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 83.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.0") and August the driest (1.5").

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