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Weather & Climate in Batu, Indonesia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Batu 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 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 58.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,890 feet.

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)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,890 ft (881 m)
Area78.1 sq mi (202.3 km²)
Population Density2,838/sq mi
Coordinates-7.8700°N, 112.5283°W
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

233 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.

Sep 28, 1998 8 km WSW of Sumberpucung, Indonesia M6.6 38 km 152 km
Apr 10, 2021 45 km S of Sumberpucung, Indonesia M6.0 78 km 67 km
May 21, 2021 33 km SSW of Sumberpucung, Indonesia M5.8 65 km 106 km
May 17, 2011 111 km S of Dampit, Indonesia M5.7 148 km 28 km
Jul 8, 2013 70 km SW of Kencong, Indonesia M5.7 116 km 60 km
Jun 11, 2005 90 km SSW of Sumberpucung, Indonesia M5.4 123 km 60 km
May 24, 2017 94 km S of Boyolangu, Indonesia M5.4 136 km 58 km
Mar 9, 2014 74 km SSW of Kencong, Indonesia M5.3 129 km 79 km
Feb 12, 2000 60 km S of Sumberpucung, Indonesia M5.3 93 km 108 km
Jun 26, 1992 66 km SSW of Dampit, Indonesia M5.2 103 km 64 km
Feb 7, 2017 30 km WSW of Kencong, Indonesia M5.2 91 km 141 km
May 28, 2003 46 km S of Sumberpucung, Indonesia M5.2 79 km 65 km
Jan 25, 2004 14 km NNE of Ngunut, Indonesia M5.2 52 km 116 km
Jan 19, 2001 65 km SSW of Dampit, Indonesia M5.2 101 km 112 km
Jan 14, 2001 31 km SSW of Dampit, Indonesia M5.2 68 km 74 km
Mar 6, 2002 116 km S of Sumberpucung, Indonesia M5.2 150 km 33 km
Aug 25, 2003 72 km SSW of Kencong, Indonesia M5.2 136 km 68 km
Jan 18, 1994 21 km WSW of Kencong, Indonesia M5.2 91 km 141 km
Sep 5, 2000 41 km S of Blitar, Indonesia M5.1 80 km 137 km
Jun 6, 2010 45 km S of Sumberpucung, Indonesia M5.1 79 km 88 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
1986 Nicholas Category 1 98 mph 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arjuno-Welirang (16 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arjuno-Welirang Stratovolcano 3,339 m (10,955 ft) 1952 16 km
Kelut Stratovolcano 1,731 m (5,679 ft) 2014 25 km
Penanggungan Stratovolcano 1,631 m (5,351 ft) Unknown 30 km
Tengger Caldera Stratovolcano(es) 2,329 m (7,641 ft) 2019 47 km
Semeru Stratovolcano 3,657 m (11,998 ft) 2020 51 km
Wilis Stratovolcano 2,563 m (8,409 ft) Unknown 85 km
Lamongan Stratovolcano 1,641 m (5,384 ft) 1898 90 km
Iyang-Argapura Complex 3,088 m (10,131 ft) Unknown 115 km
Lawu Stratovolcano 3,265 m (10,712 ft) 1885 150 km
Raung Stratovolcano 3,260 m (10,696 ft) 2015 171 km
Ijen Stratovolcano(es) 2,769 m (9,085 ft) 1999 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

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

Batu 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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