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Weather & Climate in Purwakarta, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Purwakarta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.0°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 188 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (24.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 18,690/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.5569°N, 107.4433°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
390 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 | 78 km | 280 km |
| Sep 2, 2009 | 66 km SSW of Banjar, Indonesia | M7.0 | 137 km | 46 km |
| Aug 8, 2007 | 42 km NNW of Pamanukan, Indonesia | M6.1 | 75 km | 291 km |
| Nov 1, 2012 | 10 km NE of Padalarang, Indonesia | M5.7 | 25 km | 142 km |
| Sep 20, 1998 | 82 km SW of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.5 | 145 km | 67 km |
| Sep 2, 2009 | 68 km S of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.5 | 140 km | 52 km |
| Jul 6, 1990 | 14 km WSW of Majalengka, Indonesia | M5.5 | 84 km | 14 km |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 73 km SSW of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.5 | 143 km | 52 km |
| Nov 6, 1996 | 79 km SW of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.4 | 143 km | 33 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 | 117 km | 77 km |
| Dec 25, 1998 | 50 km SW of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.3 | 114 km | 59 km |
| Aug 11, 2010 | 52 km SW of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.3 | 113 km | 37 km |
| May 18, 2010 | Java, Indonesia | M5.3 | 145 km | 34 km |
| Sep 2, 2009 | 63 km S of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.3 | 134 km | 54 km |
| Oct 25, 1992 | 33 km NNE of Teluknaga, Indonesia | M5.3 | 109 km | 104 km |
| Oct 1, 2023 | 16 km W of Sukabumi, Indonesia | M5.3 | 84 km | 113 km |
| Oct 25, 2000 | 34 km WSW of Singaparna, Indonesia | M5.3 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 2005 | 72 km S of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.3 | 144 km | 38 km |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 65 km SW of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.3 | 128 km | 50 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2009 | JAVA SEA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 81 | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tangkuban Parahu (29 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tangkuban Parahu | Stratovolcano | 2,084 m (6,837 ft) | 2019 | 29 km |
| Gede-Pangrango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,008 m (9,869 ft) | 1957 | 58 km |
| Patuha | Stratovolcano | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| Guntur | Complex | 2,249 m (7,379 ft) | 1847 | 79 km |
| Salak | Stratovolcano | 2,211 m (7,254 ft) | 1938 | 81 km |
| Kendang | Stratovolcano | 2,594 m (8,510 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Perbakti-Gagak | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,699 m (5,574 ft) | 1939 | 85 km |
| Papandayan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,665 m (8,743 ft) | 2002 | 91 km |
| Talagabodas | Stratovolcano | 2,201 m (7,221 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Galunggung | Stratovolcano | 2,168 m (7,113 ft) | 1984 | 103 km |
| Cereme | Stratovolcano | 3,039 m (9,970 ft) | 1951 | 113 km |
| Karang | Stratovolcano | 1,768 m (5,801 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 11.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 9.8 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 10.1 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 8.8 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 9.6 in |
Purwakarta has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 81.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.7") and August the driest (2.2").