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Weather & Climate in Salem, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Salem has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 61.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Area | 1,672.4 sq mi (4,331.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.1825°N, 108.8059°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
325 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jan 25, 2014 | 39 km S of Kroya, Indonesia | M6.1 | 103 km | 66 km |
| Jun 26, 2010 | 77 km S of Kawalu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 126 km | 68 km |
| Nov 1, 2012 | 10 km NE of Padalarang, Indonesia | M5.7 | 149 km | 142 km |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 74 km SSW of Sidareja, Indonesia | M5.6 | 106 km | 95 km |
| May 21, 1990 | 60 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia | M5.6 | 109 km | 28 km |
| Jul 6, 1990 | 14 km WSW of Majalengka, Indonesia | M5.5 | 82 km | 14 km |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 77 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia | M5.5 | 119 km | 48 km |
| Jun 9, 2019 | 70 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia | M5.4 | 114 km | 70 km |
| Jan 4, 2001 | 111 km SSW of Sidareja, Indonesia | M5.3 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jan 26, 1999 | 83 km S of Sidareja, Indonesia | M5.3 | 118 km | 96 km |
| Oct 25, 2000 | 34 km WSW of Singaparna, Indonesia | M5.3 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2014 | 41 km S of Kroya, Indonesia | M5.2 | 106 km | 85 km |
| Apr 7, 2002 | 41 km SW of Singaparna, Indonesia | M5.2 | 115 km | 44 km |
| Apr 23, 2017 | 44 km SSW of Singaparna, Indonesia | M5.2 | 107 km | 72 km |
| Jul 1, 1994 | 38 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia | M5.1 | 94 km | 101 km |
| Sep 25, 2004 | 47 km SSW of Singaparna, Indonesia | M5.1 | 113 km | 87 km |
| Feb 4, 1992 | 6 km SE of Margasari, Indonesia | M5.1 | 29 km | 58 km |
| Jun 29, 2019 | 69 km SSW of Kroya, Indonesia | M5.1 | 114 km | 79 km |
| Jan 10, 2010 | 66 km SSW of Singaparna, Indonesia | M5.1 | 130 km | 65 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 45 km SSW of Kawalu, Indonesia | M5.1 | 105 km | 72 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Slamet (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Slamet | Stratovolcano | 3,428 m (11,247 ft) | 2014 | 45 km |
| Cereme | Stratovolcano | 3,039 m (9,970 ft) | 1951 | 54 km |
| Talagabodas | Stratovolcano | 2,201 m (7,221 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Galunggung | Stratovolcano | 2,168 m (7,113 ft) | 1984 | 83 km |
| Guntur | Complex | 2,249 m (7,379 ft) | 1847 | 107 km |
| Dieng Volcanic Complex | Complex | 2,565 m (8,415 ft) | 2018 | 118 km |
| Papandayan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,665 m (8,743 ft) | 2002 | 120 km |
| Kendang | Stratovolcano | 2,594 m (8,510 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
| Sundoro | Stratovolcano | 3,136 m (10,289 ft) | 1971 | 132 km |
| Tangkuban Parahu | Stratovolcano | 2,084 m (6,837 ft) | 2019 | 141 km |
| Sumbing | Stratovolcano | 3,371 m (11,060 ft) | 1730 | 141 km |
| Patuha | Stratovolcano | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Ungaran | Stratovolcano | 2,050 m (6,726 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Telomoyo | Stratovolcano | 1,864 m (6,115 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Merbabu | Stratovolcano | 3,118 m (10,230 ft) | 1797 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 16.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 15.0 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 14.8 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 8.1 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 12.1 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 14.8 in |
Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in August to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 116.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (16.2") and August the driest (2.9").