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Weather & Climate in Salatiga, Indonesia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Salatiga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 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 82.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,873 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average67.4°F
25% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,873 ft (571 m)
Area21.1 sq mi (54.6 km²)
Population Density9,548/sq mi
Coordinates-7.3319°N, 110.4928°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.1"
116% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 14.53"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

124 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.

May 26, 2006 10 km E of Pundong, Indonesia M6.3 70 km 13 km
May 25, 2001 11 km NW of Srandakan, Indonesia M6.3 69 km 143 km
Jun 9, 1992 65 km S of Jatiroto, Indonesia M6.1 144 km 64 km
Sep 8, 2003 67 km S of Bambanglipuro, Indonesia M5.9 140 km 51 km
Oct 14, 2001 77 km SSE of Pundong, Indonesia M5.8 142 km 67 km
Nov 21, 1992 76 km S of Pundong, Indonesia M5.5 146 km 48 km
Jul 4, 1991 62 km S of Jatiroto, Indonesia M5.3 136 km 114 km
Aug 26, 1993 79 km S of Pundong, Indonesia M5.3 150 km 66 km
Aug 19, 2004 63 km SW of Srandakan, Indonesia M5.2 132 km 80 km
Jul 5, 1992 29 km W of Madiun, Indonesia M5.1 93 km 33 km
Jun 27, 2021 55 km SE of Pundong, Indonesia M5.1 114 km 85 km
Jan 6, 2003 79 km SSE of Pundong, Indonesia M5.1 143 km 116 km
Dec 9, 1990 84 km SSE of Pundong, Indonesia M5.0 150 km 33 km
Sep 16, 2003 12 km N of Trenggalek, Indonesia M5.0 149 km 91 km
Apr 3, 2000 86 km SSE of Pundong, Indonesia M5.0 149 km 83 km
Apr 10, 1993 57 km SSE of Jatiroto, Indonesia M5.0 144 km 88 km
Mar 13, 1994 11 km WSW of Madiun, Indonesia M5.0 110 km 97 km
Mar 31, 2000 36 km SSW of Ponorogo, Indonesia M4.9 135 km 95 km
Jun 21, 2006 58 km SSE of Pundong, Indonesia M4.8 126 km 10 km
Apr 6, 2022 18 km S of Wedi, Indonesia M4.8 65 km 150 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Telomoyo (11 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Telomoyo Stratovolcano 1,864 m (6,115 ft) Unknown 11 km
Merbabu Stratovolcano 3,118 m (10,230 ft) 1797 15 km
Merapi Stratovolcano 2,910 m (9,547 ft) 2020 24 km
Ungaran Stratovolcano 2,050 m (6,726 ft) Unknown 25 km
Sumbing Stratovolcano 3,371 m (11,060 ft) 1730 47 km
Sundoro Stratovolcano 3,136 m (10,289 ft) 1971 55 km
Dieng Volcanic Complex Complex 2,565 m (8,415 ft) 2018 69 km
Lawu Stratovolcano 3,265 m (10,712 ft) 1885 84 km
Muria Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) -160 90 km
Slamet Stratovolcano 3,428 m (11,247 ft) 2014 142 km
Wilis Stratovolcano 2,563 m (8,409 ft) Unknown 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 14.5 in Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 13.0 in
March 73°F (23°C) 14.0 in
April 74°F (23°C) 10.6 in
May 74°F (23°C) 7.6 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
October 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in Warmest
November 74°F (23°C) 9.8 in
December 73°F (23°C) 12.6 in

Salatiga has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 65°F in July to 75°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 99.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.5") and August the driest (1.9").

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