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Weather & Climate in Sawangan, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sawangan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 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 75.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 93,051/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.4028°N, 106.7744°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
479 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 | 94 km | 280 km |
| Oct 25, 2000 | 29 km SW of Labuan, Indonesia | M6.8 | 128 km | 38 km |
| Dec 21, 1999 | 59 km SSW of Labuan, Indonesia | M6.5 | 143 km | 56 km |
| Mar 17, 1997 | 43 km SW of Labuan, Indonesia | M6.4 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2007 | 42 km NNW of Pamanukan, Indonesia | M6.1 | 113 km | 291 km |
| Jan 23, 2018 | 66 km W of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia | M5.9 | 118 km | 48 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 47 km SSW of Labuan, Indonesia | M5.8 | 135 km | 37 km |
| Mar 12, 2001 | 53 km WSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia | M5.8 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 43 km SSW of Labuan, Indonesia | M5.8 | 124 km | 63 km |
| Nov 1, 2012 | 10 km NE of Padalarang, Indonesia | M5.7 | 92 km | 142 km |
| Feb 25, 2024 | 79 km WSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 140 km | 34 km |
| Jan 8, 2000 | 45 km SSW of Labuan, Indonesia | M5.6 | 130 km | 62 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 61 km ESE of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia | M5.5 | 143 km | 140 km |
| Jan 20, 1990 | 31 km SSE of Labuan, Indonesia | M5.4 | 99 km | 64 km |
| Jul 12, 2000 | 4 km NE of Caringin, Indonesia | M5.4 | 31 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 1998 | 49 km SSW of Banjar, Indonesia | M5.4 | 139 km | 77 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 66 km WSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia | M5.4 | 126 km | 51 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 50 km SW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia | M5.3 | 116 km | 48 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 64 km SW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia | M5.3 | 128 km | 42 km |
| Apr 1, 2022 | 60 km WSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia | M5.3 | 123 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1852 | JAVA | Earthquake | - | - | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Salak (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salak | Stratovolcano | 2,211 m (7,254 ft) | 1938 | 36 km |
| Perbakti-Gagak | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,699 m (5,574 ft) | 1939 | 40 km |
| Gede-Pangrango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,008 m (9,869 ft) | 1957 | 46 km |
| Karang | Stratovolcano | 1,768 m (5,801 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Tangkuban Parahu | Stratovolcano | 2,084 m (6,837 ft) | 2019 | 100 km |
| Patuha | Stratovolcano | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Kendang | Stratovolcano | 2,594 m (8,510 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Guntur | Complex | 2,249 m (7,379 ft) | 1847 | 144 km |
| Papandayan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,665 m (8,743 ft) | 2002 | 147 km |
| Krakatau | Caldera | 155 m (509 ft) | 2020 | 153 km |
| Talagabodas | Stratovolcano | 2,201 m (7,221 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Galunggung | Stratovolcano | 2,168 m (7,113 ft) | 1984 | 170 km |
| Cereme | Stratovolcano | 3,039 m (9,970 ft) | 1951 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 14.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 12.1 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 12.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 10.6 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 11.6 in |
Sawangan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 115.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.3") and July the driest (4.8").