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Weather & Climate in Magelang, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Magelang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 111.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,243 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,243 ft (379 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 19,601/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.4706°N, 110.2178°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
177 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| May 26, 2006 | 10 km E of Pundong, Indonesia | M6.3 | 60 km | 13 km |
| May 25, 2001 | 11 km NW of Srandakan, Indonesia | M6.3 | 45 km | 143 km |
| Jun 9, 1992 | 65 km S of Jatiroto, Indonesia | M6.1 | 148 km | 64 km |
| Jan 25, 2014 | 39 km S of Kroya, Indonesia | M6.1 | 120 km | 66 km |
| Sep 8, 2003 | 67 km S of Bambanglipuro, Indonesia | M5.9 | 120 km | 51 km |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 82 km SSW of Bambanglipuro, Indonesia | M5.9 | 133 km | 76 km |
| Oct 14, 2001 | 77 km SSE of Pundong, Indonesia | M5.8 | 133 km | 67 km |
| May 21, 1990 | 60 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia | M5.6 | 149 km | 28 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | 76 km S of Pundong, Indonesia | M5.5 | 132 km | 48 km |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 89 km S of Bambanglipuro, Indonesia | M5.4 | 144 km | 55 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 62 km S of Jatiroto, Indonesia | M5.3 | 139 km | 114 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 79 km S of Pundong, Indonesia | M5.3 | 135 km | 66 km |
| Jan 25, 2014 | 41 km S of Kroya, Indonesia | M5.2 | 117 km | 85 km |
| Aug 19, 2004 | 63 km SW of Srandakan, Indonesia | M5.2 | 103 km | 80 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 79 km SSE of Pundong, Indonesia | M5.1 | 135 km | 116 km |
| Feb 4, 1992 | 6 km SE of Margasari, Indonesia | M5.1 | 132 km | 58 km |
| Jul 1, 1994 | 38 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia | M5.1 | 131 km | 101 km |
| Jul 5, 1992 | 29 km W of Madiun, Indonesia | M5.1 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2021 | 55 km SE of Pundong, Indonesia | M5.1 | 109 km | 85 km |
| Jan 27, 2014 | 45 km S of Kroya, Indonesia | M5.0 | 120 km | 88 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sumbing (19 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sumbing | Stratovolcano | 3,371 m (11,060 ft) | 1730 | 19 km |
| Telomoyo | Stratovolcano | 1,864 m (6,115 ft) | Unknown | 23 km |
| Merbabu | Stratovolcano | 3,118 m (10,230 ft) | 1797 | 25 km |
| Merapi | Stratovolcano | 2,910 m (9,547 ft) | 2020 | 26 km |
| Sundoro | Stratovolcano | 3,136 m (10,289 ft) | 1971 | 31 km |
| Ungaran | Stratovolcano | 2,050 m (6,726 ft) | Unknown | 35 km |
| Dieng Volcanic Complex | Complex | 2,565 m (8,415 ft) | 2018 | 48 km |
| Lawu | Stratovolcano | 3,265 m (10,712 ft) | 1885 | 109 km |
| Slamet | Stratovolcano | 3,428 m (11,247 ft) | 2014 | 114 km |
| Muria | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | -160 | 120 km |
| Wilis | Stratovolcano | 2,563 m (8,409 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 15.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 13.7 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 14.8 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 10.9 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 10.8 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 13.8 in |
Magelang has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 70°F in July to 76°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 105.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (15.2") and August the driest (2.2").