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Kabanjahe, Indonesia

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73,581 Population 67/sq mi density
3,924 ft Elevation 1,196 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Kabanjahe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 160 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 97.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average69.6°F
29% above US avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days160 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,924 ft (1,196 m)
Area1,091.4 sq mi (2,826.7 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates3.1001°N, 98.4908°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.2"
156% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.34"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 15, 1990 84 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M6.7 146 km
Sep 5, 2011 68 km WSW of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.7 68 km
Apr 3, 2005 33 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M6.3 135 km
Oct 10, 1996 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia M6.3 72 km
Jan 20, 1993 95 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.2 95 km
Jan 15, 2023 40 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia M6.1 136 km
Jun 23, 2012 66 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.1 67 km
May 1, 2014 41 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.9 139 km
Mar 7, 2007 39 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.9 143 km
Jan 16, 2017 14 km NNW of Berastagi, Indonesia M5.6 24 km
Jun 11, 1997 83 km NW of Singkil, Indonesia M5.6 131 km
Jul 15, 1995 14 km E of Parapat, Indonesia M5.4 80 km
Mar 15, 2014 13 km S of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia M5.4 71 km
Jul 11, 2017 10 km NNE of Parapat, Indonesia M5.4 67 km
Jul 24, 2007 23 km E of Singkil, Indonesia M5.3 108 km
Nov 1, 1993 45 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.3 125 km
Apr 19, 2015 26 km NE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.3 144 km
Mar 11, 2023 39 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.3 140 km
Mar 28, 2005 18 km NNW of Ambarita, Indonesia M5.2 42 km
Feb 18, 2011 44 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.2 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1892 NORTHEAST SUMATRA Earthquake 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sinabung (13 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sinabung Stratovolcano 2,460 m (8,071 ft) 2019 13 km
Singkut Caldera(s) 2,181 m (7,156 ft) 1881 17 km
Toba Caldera 2,157 m (7,077 ft) Unknown 69 km
Sibualbuali Stratovolcano 1,819 m (5,968 ft) Unknown 192 km
Lubukraya Stratovolcano 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 8.6 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 6.2 in
March 70°F (21°C) 9.1 in
April 71°F (21°C) 9.2 in
May 71°F (21°C) 8.0 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
July 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 5.6 in
September 69°F (21°C) 8.7 in
October 69°F (21°C) 11.3 in Wettest
November 69°F (21°C) 11.1 in
December 69°F (20°C) 10.7 in

Kabanjahe has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 97.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.3") and July the driest (4.0").

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