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Weather & Climate in Jember, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jember has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 114.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Area | 1,415.3 sq mi (3,665.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 211/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.1721°N, 113.6995°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
270 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 | 142 km | 152 km |
| Apr 10, 2021 | 45 km S of Sumberpucung, Indonesia | M6.0 | 139 km | 67 km |
| Apr 25, 1994 | 122 km SSW of Kencong, Indonesia | M5.8 | 148 km | 68 km |
| Jul 16, 2019 | 46 km SSE of Muncar, Indonesia | M5.7 | 113 km | 80 km |
| Jul 8, 2013 | 70 km SW of Kencong, Indonesia | M5.7 | 104 km | 60 km |
| Aug 7, 2001 | 42 km SW of Gambiran Satu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 51 km | 91 km |
| Apr 16, 2004 | 34 km S of Negara, Indonesia | M5.5 | 118 km | 96 km |
| Feb 12, 2000 | 60 km S of Sumberpucung, Indonesia | M5.3 | 150 km | 108 km |
| Mar 9, 2014 | 74 km SSW of Kencong, Indonesia | M5.3 | 106 km | 79 km |
| Mar 30, 1992 | 12 km E of Negara, Indonesia | M5.2 | 115 km | 17 km |
| Jan 18, 1994 | 21 km WSW of Kencong, Indonesia | M5.2 | 60 km | 141 km |
| May 28, 2003 | 46 km S of Sumberpucung, Indonesia | M5.2 | 140 km | 65 km |
| Jun 26, 1992 | 66 km SSW of Dampit, Indonesia | M5.2 | 140 km | 64 km |
| Aug 25, 2003 | 72 km SSW of Kencong, Indonesia | M5.2 | 100 km | 68 km |
| Feb 7, 2017 | 30 km WSW of Kencong, Indonesia | M5.2 | 69 km | 141 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 68 km ESE of Kalianget, Indonesia | M5.2 | 135 km | 48 km |
| Jan 14, 2001 | 31 km SSW of Dampit, Indonesia | M5.2 | 122 km | 74 km |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 65 km SSW of Dampit, Indonesia | M5.2 | 140 km | 112 km |
| Apr 10, 2021 | 22 km S of Sumberpucung, Indonesia | M5.1 | 137 km | 113 km |
| Mar 2, 2016 | 50 km SSW of Gongdanglegi Kulon, Indonesia | M5.1 | 137 km | 78 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 | 192 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1815 | BALI SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 11,453 | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iyang-Argapura (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Iyang-Argapura | Complex | 3,088 m (10,131 ft) | Unknown | 27 km |
| Raung | Stratovolcano | 3,260 m (10,696 ft) | 2015 | 40 km |
| Lamongan | Stratovolcano | 1,641 m (5,384 ft) | 1898 | 45 km |
| Ijen | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,769 m (9,085 ft) | 1999 | 61 km |
| Semeru | Stratovolcano | 3,657 m (11,998 ft) | 2020 | 86 km |
| Tengger Caldera | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | 2019 | 86 km |
| Arjuno-Welirang | Stratovolcano | 3,339 m (10,955 ft) | 1952 | 133 km |
| Penanggungan | Stratovolcano | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Kelut | Stratovolcano | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | 2014 | 156 km |
| Buyan-Bratan | Caldera | 2,244 m (7,362 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Batur | Caldera | 1,717 m (5,633 ft) | 2000 | 185 km |
| Agung | Stratovolcano | 2,997 m (9,833 ft) | 2019 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 14.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 11.8 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 11.7 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 9.0 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 12.5 in |
Jember has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in August to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 84.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.0") and August the driest (1.0").