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Weather & Climate in Cianjur, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cianjur 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 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 62.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,496 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.9°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,496 ft (456 m) |
| Area | 1,395.5 sq mi (3,614.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 125/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.8222°N, 107.1394°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
589 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 | 112 km | 280 km |
| Sep 2, 2009 | 66 km SSW of Banjar, Indonesia | M7.0 | 108 km | 46 km |
| Aug 8, 2007 | 42 km NNW of Pamanukan, Indonesia | M6.1 | 116 km | 291 km |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 91 km S of Banjar, Indonesia | M6.1 | 132 km | 60 km |
| Dec 9, 1996 | 82 km S of Banjar, Indonesia | M6.1 | 130 km | 51 km |
| May 14, 2003 | 96 km S of Banjar, Indonesia | M6.0 | 139 km | 79 km |
| Jan 23, 2018 | 66 km W of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 133 km | 48 km |
| Jun 4, 2012 | 80 km SSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 129 km | 50 km |
| Mar 12, 2001 | 53 km WSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia | M5.8 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Nov 1, 2012 | 10 km NE of Padalarang, Indonesia | M5.7 | 44 km | 142 km |
| Feb 25, 2024 | 79 km WSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 146 km | 34 km |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 73 km SSW of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.5 | 111 km | 52 km |
| Jul 6, 1990 | 14 km WSW of Majalengka, Indonesia | M5.5 | 109 km | 14 km |
| Sep 2, 2009 | 68 km S of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.5 | 114 km | 52 km |
| Sep 20, 1998 | 82 km SW of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.5 | 107 km | 67 km |
| Jul 12, 2000 | 4 km NE of Caringin, Indonesia | M5.4 | 36 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 96 km SSW of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.4 | 136 km | 37 km |
| Jan 20, 1990 | 31 km SSE of Labuan, Indonesia | M5.4 | 137 km | 64 km |
| Aug 17, 1998 | 49 km SSW of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.4 | 85 km | 77 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 66 km WSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia | M5.4 | 134 km | 51 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2009 | JAVA SEA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 81 | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Gede-Pangrango (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Gede-Pangrango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,008 m (9,869 ft) | 1957 | 20 km |
| Salak | Stratovolcano | 2,211 m (7,254 ft) | 1938 | 47 km |
| Patuha | Stratovolcano | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Perbakti-Gagak | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,699 m (5,574 ft) | 1939 | 49 km |
| Tangkuban Parahu | Stratovolcano | 2,084 m (6,837 ft) | 2019 | 51 km |
| Kendang | Stratovolcano | 2,594 m (8,510 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Guntur | Complex | 2,249 m (7,379 ft) | 1847 | 85 km |
| Papandayan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,665 m (8,743 ft) | 2002 | 86 km |
| Talagabodas | Stratovolcano | 2,201 m (7,221 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Galunggung | Stratovolcano | 2,168 m (7,113 ft) | 1984 | 112 km |
| Karang | Stratovolcano | 1,768 m (5,801 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Cereme | Stratovolcano | 3,039 m (9,970 ft) | 1951 | 140 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 13.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 11.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 12.1 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 11.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 8.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 9.3 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 12.3 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 11.8 in |
Cianjur has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 66°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 109.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.4") and July the driest (4.2").