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Binjai, Indonesia

Full City Profile

279,302 Population 8,017/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Binjai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 145 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 105.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days145 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area34.8 sq mi (90.2 km²)
Population Density8,017/sq mi
Coordinates3.6001°N, 98.4854°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 105.8"
178% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

197 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M5.0 on Jul 11, 2025.

Sep 5, 2011 68 km WSW of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.7 97 km
Nov 15, 1990 84 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M6.7 119 km
Oct 10, 1996 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia M6.3 63 km
Jan 20, 1993 95 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.2 107 km
Jun 23, 2012 66 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.1 93 km
Nov 20, 1994 44 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia M6.1 128 km
Nov 15, 1990 89 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.8 136 km
Jan 22, 2003 44 km W of Langsa, Indonesia M5.7 142 km
Nov 15, 1990 97 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.6 137 km
Jan 16, 2017 14 km NNW of Berastagi, Indonesia M5.6 32 km
Nov 18, 1990 90 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.5 132 km
Jul 15, 1995 14 km E of Parapat, Indonesia M5.4 122 km
Jul 11, 2017 10 km NNE of Parapat, Indonesia M5.4 110 km
Nov 15, 1990 91 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.4 131 km
Mar 15, 2014 13 km S of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia M5.4 107 km
Sep 13, 2003 39 km WNW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.3 147 km
Aug 27, 2012 33 km SSE of Parapat, Indonesia M5.2 149 km
Mar 28, 2005 18 km NNW of Ambarita, Indonesia M5.2 90 km
May 8, 2009 96 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia M5.2 96 km
Nov 27, 1990 18 km NW of Berastagi, Indonesia M5.1 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Singkut (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Singkut Caldera(s) 2,181 m (7,156 ft) 1881 39 km
Sinabung Stratovolcano 2,460 m (8,071 ft) 2019 49 km
Toba Caldera 2,157 m (7,077 ft) Unknown 120 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 6.7 in
February 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 6.6 in
April 80°F (27°C) 8.3 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 9.9 in
June 80°F (27°C) 7.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in
August 79°F (26°C) 9.4 in
September 79°F (26°C) 11.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 13.4 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 11.5 in
December 78°F (25°C) 9.5 in Coldest

Binjai has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in December to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 105.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.4") and February the driest (4.8").

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