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Weather & Climate in Pemalang, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pemalang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 342 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 89.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.1°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 342 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 607.2 sq mi (1,572.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 303/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.8919°N, 109.3826°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
120 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| May 25, 2001 | 11 km NW of Srandakan, Indonesia | M6.3 | 140 km | 143 km |
| Jan 25, 2014 | 39 km S of Kroya, Indonesia | M6.1 | 122 km | 66 km |
| May 21, 1990 | 60 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia | M5.6 | 143 km | 28 km |
| Jul 6, 1990 | 14 km WSW of Majalengka, Indonesia | M5.5 | 139 km | 14 km |
| Jan 25, 2014 | 41 km S of Kroya, Indonesia | M5.2 | 124 km | 85 km |
| Feb 4, 1992 | 6 km SE of Margasari, Indonesia | M5.1 | 44 km | 58 km |
| Jul 1, 1994 | 38 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia | M5.1 | 122 km | 101 km |
| Jun 28, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Majalengka, Indonesia | M5.0 | 123 km | 37 km |
| Aug 3, 2017 | 64 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia | M5.0 | 148 km | 63 km |
| Jan 27, 2014 | 45 km S of Kroya, Indonesia | M5.0 | 129 km | 88 km |
| Mar 16, 1994 | 20 km SSE of Kuningan, Indonesia | M5.0 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Oct 4, 1994 | 79 km NW of Batang, Indonesia | M5.0 | 139 km | 652 km |
| Dec 7, 1990 | 16 km SW of Ketanggungan, Indonesia | M4.9 | 69 km | 221 km |
| Jul 13, 2012 | 41 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia | M4.9 | 125 km | 74 km |
| Dec 24, 1990 | 48 km S of Sidareja, Indonesia | M4.9 | 132 km | 46 km |
| Apr 19, 2013 | 9 km NW of Wonosobo, Indonesia | M4.8 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2017 | 22 km S of Ciamis, Indonesia | M4.8 | 131 km | 101 km |
| Jun 16, 1995 | 46 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia | M4.8 | 131 km | 128 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 14 km N of Ciamis, Indonesia | M4.8 | 118 km | 168 km |
| Aug 9, 2021 | 55 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia | M4.8 | 138 km | 68 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Slamet (43 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Slamet | Stratovolcano | 3,428 m (11,247 ft) | 2014 | 43 km |
| Dieng Volcanic Complex | Complex | 2,565 m (8,415 ft) | 2018 | 65 km |
| Sundoro | Stratovolcano | 3,136 m (10,289 ft) | 1971 | 81 km |
| Sumbing | Stratovolcano | 3,371 m (11,060 ft) | 1730 | 94 km |
| Cereme | Stratovolcano | 3,039 m (9,970 ft) | 1951 | 108 km |
| Ungaran | Stratovolcano | 2,050 m (6,726 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Telomoyo | Stratovolcano | 1,864 m (6,115 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Merbabu | Stratovolcano | 3,118 m (10,230 ft) | 1797 | 132 km |
| Merapi | Stratovolcano | 2,910 m (9,547 ft) | 2020 | 138 km |
| Talagabodas | Stratovolcano | 2,201 m (7,221 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Galunggung | Stratovolcano | 2,168 m (7,113 ft) | 1984 | 152 km |
| Muria | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | -160 | 168 km |
| Guntur | Complex | 2,249 m (7,379 ft) | 1847 | 173 km |
| Papandayan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,665 m (8,743 ft) | 2002 | 189 km |
| Kendang | Stratovolcano | 2,594 m (8,510 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 20.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 14.8 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 11.8 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 11.2 in |
Pemalang has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 92.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (20.0") and September the driest (2.3").