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Weather & Climate in Purwokerto, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Purwokerto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 71.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 14.9 sq mi (38.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 15,452/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.4214°N, 109.2344°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
271 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 | 115 km | 143 km |
| May 26, 2006 | 10 km E of Pundong, Indonesia | M6.3 | 146 km | 13 km |
| Jan 25, 2014 | 39 km S of Kroya, Indonesia | M6.1 | 63 km | 66 km |
| Jun 26, 2010 | 77 km S of Kawalu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 145 km | 68 km |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 74 km SSW of Sidareja, Indonesia | M5.6 | 111 km | 95 km |
| May 21, 1990 | 60 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia | M5.6 | 82 km | 28 km |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 77 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia | M5.5 | 98 km | 48 km |
| Jul 6, 1990 | 14 km WSW of Majalengka, Indonesia | M5.5 | 136 km | 14 km |
| Jan 7, 2001 | 124 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia | M5.4 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jun 9, 2019 | 70 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia | M5.4 | 92 km | 70 km |
| Jan 4, 2001 | 111 km SSW of Sidareja, Indonesia | M5.3 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Nov 8, 1990 | 106 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia | M5.3 | 130 km | 74 km |
| Jan 26, 1999 | 83 km S of Sidareja, Indonesia | M5.3 | 107 km | 96 km |
| Aug 19, 2004 | 63 km SW of Srandakan, Indonesia | M5.2 | 115 km | 80 km |
| Apr 23, 2017 | 44 km SSW of Singaparna, Indonesia | M5.2 | 139 km | 72 km |
| Jan 25, 2014 | 41 km S of Kroya, Indonesia | M5.2 | 65 km | 85 km |
| Feb 4, 1992 | 6 km SE of Margasari, Indonesia | M5.1 | 37 km | 58 km |
| Jul 1, 1994 | 38 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia | M5.1 | 61 km | 101 km |
| Sep 25, 2004 | 47 km SSW of Singaparna, Indonesia | M5.1 | 145 km | 87 km |
| Feb 20, 1991 | 123 km SSW of Sidareja, Indonesia | M5.1 | 148 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Slamet (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Slamet | Stratovolcano | 3,428 m (11,247 ft) | 2014 | 20 km |
| Dieng Volcanic Complex | Complex | 2,565 m (8,415 ft) | 2018 | 75 km |
| Sundoro | Stratovolcano | 3,136 m (10,289 ft) | 1971 | 85 km |
| Sumbing | Stratovolcano | 3,371 m (11,060 ft) | 1730 | 92 km |
| Cereme | Stratovolcano | 3,039 m (9,970 ft) | 1951 | 108 km |
| Ungaran | Stratovolcano | 2,050 m (6,726 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Telomoyo | Stratovolcano | 1,864 m (6,115 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Talagabodas | Stratovolcano | 2,201 m (7,221 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Galunggung | Stratovolcano | 2,168 m (7,113 ft) | 1984 | 131 km |
| Merbabu | Stratovolcano | 3,118 m (10,230 ft) | 1797 | 133 km |
| Merapi | Stratovolcano | 2,910 m (9,547 ft) | 2020 | 134 km |
| Guntur | Complex | 2,249 m (7,379 ft) | 1847 | 157 km |
| Papandayan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,665 m (8,743 ft) | 2002 | 166 km |
| Kendang | Stratovolcano | 2,594 m (8,510 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Tangkuban Parahu | Stratovolcano | 2,084 m (6,837 ft) | 2019 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 15.2 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 13.9 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 15.7 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 11.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 16.2 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 16.8 in | Wettest |
Purwokerto has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in July to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 131.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (16.8") and August the driest (3.9").