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Weather & Climate in Karawang, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karawang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 209 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 23.8 sq mi (61.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,920/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.3053°N, 107.3197°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
305 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 | 51 km | 280 km |
| Aug 8, 2007 | 42 km NNW of Pamanukan, Indonesia | M6.1 | 58 km | 291 km |
| Nov 1, 2012 | 10 km NE of Padalarang, Indonesia | M5.7 | 56 km | 142 km |
| Jul 6, 1990 | 14 km WSW of Majalengka, Indonesia | M5.5 | 111 km | 14 km |
| Jul 12, 2000 | 4 km NE of Caringin, Indonesia | M5.4 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 1998 | 49 km SSW of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.4 | 142 km | 77 km |
| Oct 25, 2000 | 34 km WSW of Singaparna, Indonesia | M5.3 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 2010 | 52 km SW of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.3 | 135 km | 37 km |
| Oct 1, 2023 | 16 km W of Sukabumi, Indonesia | M5.3 | 92 km | 113 km |
| Dec 25, 1998 | 50 km SW of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.3 | 138 km | 59 km |
| Oct 25, 1992 | 33 km NNE of Teluknaga, Indonesia | M5.3 | 80 km | 104 km |
| Mar 3, 1992 | 17 km N of Serang, Indonesia | M5.3 | 134 km | 144 km |
| Apr 5, 2011 | 55 km W of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia | M5.2 | 140 km | 83 km |
| Jul 13, 1999 | 26 km SE of Sukabumi, Indonesia | M5.2 | 91 km | 33 km |
| May 9, 2004 | 41 km W of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia | M5.2 | 145 km | 78 km |
| Oct 17, 1998 | 6 km ENE of Depok, Indonesia | M5.2 | 50 km | 148 km |
| Jun 10, 1999 | 27 km SSW of Rangkasbitung, Indonesia | M5.2 | 134 km | 109 km |
| Mar 7, 1999 | 47 km NE of Rengasdengklok, Indonesia | M5.2 | 61 km | 325 km |
| Jan 12, 1995 | 23 km S of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia | M5.2 | 128 km | 78 km |
| Oct 8, 1995 | 27 km WNW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia | M5.2 | 128 km | 68 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tangkuban Parahu (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tangkuban Parahu | Stratovolcano | 2,084 m (6,837 ft) | 2019 | 60 km |
| Gede-Pangrango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,008 m (9,869 ft) | 1957 | 65 km |
| Salak | Stratovolcano | 2,211 m (7,254 ft) | 1938 | 80 km |
| Perbakti-Gagak | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,699 m (5,574 ft) | 1939 | 85 km |
| Patuha | Stratovolcano | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Guntur | Complex | 2,249 m (7,379 ft) | 1847 | 109 km |
| Kendang | Stratovolcano | 2,594 m (8,510 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Papandayan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,665 m (8,743 ft) | 2002 | 122 km |
| Talagabodas | Stratovolcano | 2,201 m (7,221 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Galunggung | Stratovolcano | 2,168 m (7,113 ft) | 1984 | 133 km |
| Cereme | Stratovolcano | 3,039 m (9,970 ft) | 1951 | 137 km |
| Karang | Stratovolcano | 1,768 m (5,801 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 11.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 10.5 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 8.1 in |
Karawang has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 70.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.9") and August the driest (1.4").