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Weather & Climate in Banjar, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Banjar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 332 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 47.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,148 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 81.7°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,148 ft (1,874 m) |
| Area | 1,054.3 sq mi (2,730.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 191/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.1955°N, 107.4313°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
607 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Aug 8, 2007 | 35 km NNE of Rengasdengklok, Indonesia | M7.5 | 149 km | 280 km |
| Sep 2, 2009 | 66 km SSW of Banjar, Indonesia | M7.0 | 67 km | 46 km |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 111 km S of Banjar, Indonesia | M6.1 | 112 km | 29 km |
| Dec 9, 1996 | 82 km S of Banjar, Indonesia | M6.1 | 83 km | 51 km |
| Aug 8, 2007 | 42 km NNW of Pamanukan, Indonesia | M6.1 | 144 km | 291 km |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 91 km S of Banjar, Indonesia | M6.1 | 92 km | 60 km |
| May 14, 2003 | 96 km S of Banjar, Indonesia | M6.0 | 97 km | 79 km |
| Jun 4, 2012 | 80 km SSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 129 km | 50 km |
| Jun 26, 2010 | 77 km S of Kawalu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 121 km | 68 km |
| Mar 12, 2001 | 53 km WSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia | M5.8 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Nov 1, 2012 | 10 km NE of Padalarang, Indonesia | M5.7 | 49 km | 142 km |
| Sep 20, 1998 | 82 km SW of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.5 | 83 km | 67 km |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 73 km SSW of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.5 | 74 km | 52 km |
| Jul 6, 1990 | 14 km WSW of Majalengka, Indonesia | M5.5 | 83 km | 14 km |
| Sep 2, 2009 | 68 km S of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.5 | 69 km | 52 km |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 96 km SSW of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.4 | 97 km | 37 km |
| Aug 17, 1998 | 49 km SSW of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.4 | 50 km | 77 km |
| Jul 12, 2000 | 4 km NE of Caringin, Indonesia | M5.4 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Nov 6, 1996 | 79 km SW of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.4 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 65 km SW of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.3 | 66 km | 50 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | - | 113 km |
| 2009 | JAVA SEA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 81 | 67 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Patuha (5 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Patuha | Stratovolcano | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | Unknown | 5 km |
| Kendang | Stratovolcano | 2,594 m (8,510 ft) | Unknown | 31 km |
| Papandayan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,665 m (8,743 ft) | 2002 | 36 km |
| Guntur | Complex | 2,249 m (7,379 ft) | 1847 | 46 km |
| Tangkuban Parahu | Stratovolcano | 2,084 m (6,837 ft) | 2019 | 51 km |
| Galunggung | Stratovolcano | 2,168 m (7,113 ft) | 1984 | 69 km |
| Gede-Pangrango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,008 m (9,869 ft) | 1957 | 70 km |
| Talagabodas | Stratovolcano | 2,201 m (7,221 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Salak | Stratovolcano | 2,211 m (7,254 ft) | 1938 | 94 km |
| Perbakti-Gagak | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,699 m (5,574 ft) | 1939 | 95 km |
| Cereme | Stratovolcano | 3,039 m (9,970 ft) | 1951 | 113 km |
| Karang | Stratovolcano | 1,768 m (5,801 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
| Slamet | Stratovolcano | 3,428 m (11,247 ft) | 2014 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 16.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 12.6 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 15.6 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 13.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 9.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 9.9 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 14.6 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 16.2 in |
Banjar has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 63°F in August to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 125.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (16.3") and July the driest (3.6").