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Weather & Climate in Purwoharjo, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Purwoharjo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 65.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 77.8°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 2,117.5 sq mi (5,484.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.5010°N, 114.2220°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
302 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jul 5, 1991 | 102 km SSW of Jimbaran, Indonesia | M6.1 | 130 km | 54 km |
| Oct 13, 2011 | 88 km SW of Jimbaran, Indonesia | M6.1 | 103 km | 39 km |
| Jul 16, 2019 | 46 km SSE of Muncar, Indonesia | M5.7 | 46 km | 80 km |
| Jul 8, 2013 | 70 km SW of Kencong, Indonesia | M5.7 | 138 km | 60 km |
| Mar 21, 2017 | 6 km ENE of Ubud, Indonesia | M5.6 | 121 km | 112 km |
| Aug 7, 2001 | 42 km SW of Gambiran Satu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 45 km | 91 km |
| Apr 16, 2004 | 34 km S of Negara, Indonesia | M5.5 | 51 km | 96 km |
| Sep 15, 2004 | 13 km ENE of Nusa Dua, Indonesia | M5.4 | 128 km | 98 km |
| Jun 3, 1994 | 109 km S of Muncar, Indonesia | M5.4 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Mar 9, 2014 | 74 km SSW of Kencong, Indonesia | M5.3 | 133 km | 79 km |
| Feb 7, 2017 | 30 km WSW of Kencong, Indonesia | M5.2 | 120 km | 141 km |
| Jan 18, 1994 | 21 km WSW of Kencong, Indonesia | M5.2 | 115 km | 141 km |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 68 km ESE of Kalianget, Indonesia | M5.2 | 141 km | 48 km |
| Aug 25, 2003 | 72 km SSW of Kencong, Indonesia | M5.2 | 123 km | 68 km |
| Mar 30, 1992 | 12 km E of Negara, Indonesia | M5.2 | 59 km | 17 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | 33 km S of Negara, Indonesia | M5.1 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 65 km SW of Gambiran Satu, Indonesia | M5.1 | 63 km | 107 km |
| Jan 16, 2000 | south of Java, Indonesia | M5.1 | 90 km | 59 km |
| Mar 7, 2005 | 27 km SSW of Kencong, Indonesia | M5.1 | 102 km | 117 km |
| Aug 11, 2019 | 139 km S of Gambiran Satu, Indonesia | M5.0 | 130 km | 35 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 | 156 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1815 | BALI SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 11,453 | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Raung (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Raung | Stratovolcano | 3,260 m (10,696 ft) | 2015 | 46 km |
| Ijen | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,769 m (9,085 ft) | 1999 | 49 km |
| Iyang-Argapura | Complex | 3,088 m (10,131 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Buyan-Bratan | Caldera | 2,244 m (7,362 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Lamongan | Stratovolcano | 1,641 m (5,384 ft) | 1898 | 113 km |
| Batur | Caldera | 1,717 m (5,633 ft) | 2000 | 130 km |
| Agung | Stratovolcano | 2,997 m (9,833 ft) | 2019 | 143 km |
| Semeru | Stratovolcano | 3,657 m (11,998 ft) | 2020 | 150 km |
| Tengger Caldera | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | 2019 | 153 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 11.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 9.7 in |
Purwoharjo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in August to 79°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 75.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.6") and August the driest (2.2").