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Weather & Climate in Malang, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Malang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 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 58.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,483 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 80.2°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,483 ft (452 m) |
| Area | 56.1 sq mi (145.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 15,104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.9797°N, 112.6304°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
258 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 | 34 km | 152 km |
| Apr 10, 2021 | 45 km S of Sumberpucung, Indonesia | M6.0 | 67 km | 67 km |
| Jul 26, 2015 | 116 km S of Dampit, Indonesia | M5.9 | 142 km | 52 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 33 km SSW of Sumberpucung, Indonesia | M5.8 | 59 km | 106 km |
| Jul 8, 2013 | 70 km SW of Kencong, Indonesia | M5.7 | 100 km | 60 km |
| May 17, 2011 | 111 km S of Dampit, Indonesia | M5.7 | 136 km | 28 km |
| Aug 7, 2001 | 42 km SW of Gambiran Satu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 150 km | 91 km |
| Jun 11, 2005 | 90 km SSW of Sumberpucung, Indonesia | M5.4 | 115 km | 60 km |
| May 24, 2017 | 94 km S of Boyolangu, Indonesia | M5.4 | 131 km | 58 km |
| Feb 12, 2000 | 60 km S of Sumberpucung, Indonesia | M5.3 | 83 km | 108 km |
| Mar 9, 2014 | 74 km SSW of Kencong, Indonesia | M5.3 | 113 km | 79 km |
| Aug 25, 2003 | 72 km SSW of Kencong, Indonesia | M5.2 | 120 km | 68 km |
| Jan 14, 2001 | 31 km SSW of Dampit, Indonesia | M5.2 | 54 km | 74 km |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 65 km SSW of Dampit, Indonesia | M5.2 | 89 km | 112 km |
| Jun 26, 1992 | 66 km SSW of Dampit, Indonesia | M5.2 | 90 km | 64 km |
| Mar 6, 2002 | 116 km S of Sumberpucung, Indonesia | M5.2 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Feb 7, 2017 | 30 km WSW of Kencong, Indonesia | M5.2 | 74 km | 141 km |
| May 28, 2003 | 46 km S of Sumberpucung, Indonesia | M5.2 | 68 km | 65 km |
| Jan 25, 2004 | 14 km NNE of Ngunut, Indonesia | M5.2 | 61 km | 116 km |
| Jan 18, 1994 | 21 km WSW of Kencong, Indonesia | M5.2 | 75 km | 141 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 | 239 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arjuno-Welirang (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Arjuno-Welirang | Stratovolcano | 3,339 m (10,955 ft) | 1952 | 28 km |
| Semeru | Stratovolcano | 3,657 m (11,998 ft) | 2020 | 35 km |
| Tengger Caldera | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | 2019 | 35 km |
| Kelut | Stratovolcano | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | 2014 | 36 km |
| Penanggungan | Stratovolcano | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | Unknown | 41 km |
| Lamongan | Stratovolcano | 1,641 m (5,384 ft) | 1898 | 78 km |
| Wilis | Stratovolcano | 2,563 m (8,409 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Iyang-Argapura | Complex | 3,088 m (10,131 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Raung | Stratovolcano | 3,260 m (10,696 ft) | 2015 | 158 km |
| Lawu | Stratovolcano | 3,265 m (10,712 ft) | 1885 | 163 km |
| Ijen | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,769 m (9,085 ft) | 1999 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 17.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 15.2 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 15.4 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 10.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 12.4 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 17.1 in |
Malang has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 71°F in August to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 112.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (17.7") and August the driest (1.6").