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Weather & Climate in Blitar, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Blitar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 341 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 58.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 79.7°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 12.6 sq mi (32.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,953/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.0983°N, 112.1681°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
334 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 | 29 km | 152 km |
| Jun 9, 1992 | 65 km S of Jatiroto, Indonesia | M6.1 | 125 km | 64 km |
| Apr 10, 2021 | 45 km S of Sumberpucung, Indonesia | M6.0 | 64 km | 67 km |
| Jul 19, 2003 | 85 km SW of Trenggalek, Indonesia | M5.9 | 122 km | 56 km |
| Jul 26, 2015 | 116 km S of Dampit, Indonesia | M5.9 | 140 km | 52 km |
| May 5, 1995 | 93 km S of Jatiroto, Indonesia | M5.9 | 143 km | 77 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 33 km SSW of Sumberpucung, Indonesia | M5.8 | 40 km | 106 km |
| May 17, 2011 | 111 km S of Dampit, Indonesia | M5.7 | 131 km | 28 km |
| Jul 8, 2013 | 70 km SW of Kencong, Indonesia | M5.7 | 121 km | 60 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 96 km SSW of Trenggalek, Indonesia | M5.5 | 129 km | 53 km |
| Jan 29, 2000 | 82 km S of Jatiroto, Indonesia | M5.4 | 128 km | 61 km |
| Jun 11, 2005 | 90 km SSW of Sumberpucung, Indonesia | M5.4 | 92 km | 60 km |
| Jul 27, 1995 | 86 km SW of Trenggalek, Indonesia | M5.4 | 124 km | 72 km |
| May 24, 2017 | 94 km S of Boyolangu, Indonesia | M5.4 | 99 km | 58 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 62 km S of Jatiroto, Indonesia | M5.3 | 132 km | 114 km |
| Feb 12, 2000 | 60 km S of Sumberpucung, Indonesia | M5.3 | 74 km | 108 km |
| Aug 8, 2013 | 83 km S of Jatiroto, Indonesia | M5.3 | 143 km | 9 km |
| Jul 20, 2008 | 81 km SW of Trenggalek, Indonesia | M5.3 | 120 km | 78 km |
| Jan 9, 2023 | 101 km SW of Trenggalek, Indonesia | M5.3 | 136 km | 68 km |
| Apr 22, 2024 | 101 km SSW of Trenggalek, Indonesia | M5.3 | 131 km | 35 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
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kelut (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kelut | Stratovolcano | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | 2014 | 24 km |
| Wilis | Stratovolcano | 2,563 m (8,409 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| Arjuno-Welirang | Stratovolcano | 3,339 m (10,955 ft) | 1952 | 61 km |
| Penanggungan | Stratovolcano | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Semeru | Stratovolcano | 3,657 m (11,998 ft) | 2020 | 83 km |
| Tengger Caldera | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | 2019 | 88 km |
| Lawu | Stratovolcano | 3,265 m (10,712 ft) | 1885 | 120 km |
| Lamongan | Stratovolcano | 1,641 m (5,384 ft) | 1898 | 130 km |
| Iyang-Argapura | Complex | 3,088 m (10,131 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Merapi | Stratovolcano | 2,910 m (9,547 ft) | 2020 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 11.3 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 12.0 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 12.6 in |
Blitar has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in August to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 86.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.2") and August the driest (0.9").