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Weather & Climate in Karangpawitan, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karangpawitan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 329 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 67.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,467 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,467 ft (752 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.2061°N, 107.9456°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
537 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Sep 2, 2009 | 66 km SSW of Banjar, Indonesia | M7.0 | 96 km | 46 km |
| Aug 8, 2007 | 42 km NNW of Pamanukan, Indonesia | M6.1 | 145 km | 291 km |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 91 km S of Banjar, Indonesia | M6.1 | 115 km | 60 km |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 111 km S of Banjar, Indonesia | M6.1 | 127 km | 29 km |
| Dec 9, 1996 | 82 km S of Banjar, Indonesia | M6.1 | 96 km | 51 km |
| May 14, 2003 | 96 km S of Banjar, Indonesia | M6.0 | 118 km | 79 km |
| Jun 26, 2010 | 77 km S of Kawalu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 97 km | 68 km |
| Nov 1, 2012 | 10 km NE of Padalarang, Indonesia | M5.7 | 68 km | 142 km |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 74 km SSW of Sidareja, Indonesia | M5.6 | 114 km | 95 km |
| Sep 20, 1998 | 82 km SW of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.5 | 126 km | 67 km |
| Jul 6, 1990 | 14 km WSW of Majalengka, Indonesia | M5.5 | 39 km | 14 km |
| Sep 2, 2009 | 68 km S of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.5 | 91 km | 52 km |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 73 km SSW of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.5 | 107 km | 52 km |
| Nov 6, 1996 | 79 km SW of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.4 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 2000 | 4 km NE of Caringin, Indonesia | M5.4 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 1998 | 49 km SSW of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.4 | 92 km | 77 km |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 96 km SSW of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.4 | 122 km | 37 km |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 65 km SW of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.3 | 111 km | 50 km |
| Jun 22, 2005 | 72 km S of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.3 | 89 km | 38 km |
| Oct 1, 2023 | 16 km W of Sukabumi, Indonesia | M5.3 | 132 km | 113 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 | — | 131 km |
| 2009 | JAVA SEA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 81 | 96 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galunggung (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Galunggung | Stratovolcano | 2,168 m (7,113 ft) | 1984 | 13 km |
| Guntur | Complex | 2,249 m (7,379 ft) | 1847 | 14 km |
| Talagabodas | Stratovolcano | 2,201 m (7,221 ft) | Unknown | 14 km |
| Kendang | Stratovolcano | 2,594 m (8,510 ft) | Unknown | 27 km |
| Papandayan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,665 m (8,743 ft) | 2002 | 27 km |
| Patuha | Stratovolcano | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Cereme | Stratovolcano | 3,039 m (9,970 ft) | 1951 | 62 km |
| Tangkuban Parahu | Stratovolcano | 2,084 m (6,837 ft) | 2019 | 62 km |
| Gede-Pangrango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,008 m (9,869 ft) | 1957 | 119 km |
| Slamet | Stratovolcano | 3,428 m (11,247 ft) | 2014 | 139 km |
| Salak | Stratovolcano | 2,211 m (7,254 ft) | 1938 | 145 km |
| Perbakti-Gagak | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,699 m (5,574 ft) | 1939 | 147 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 12.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 10.8 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 13.0 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 11.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 7.5 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 11.6 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 13.2 in | Wettest |
Karangpawitan has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 68°F in August to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 99.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (13.2") and August the driest (2.4").