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Karangbaru, Indonesia

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85 ft Elevation 26 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Karangbaru has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 167.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area101.3 sq mi (262.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates4.3056°N, 98.0271°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 167.3"
340% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

139 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 M6.7 150 km
Nov 15, 1990 84 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M6.7 77 km
Oct 10, 1996 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia M6.3 96 km
Jan 20, 1993 95 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.2 136 km
Jun 23, 2012 66 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.1 145 km
Nov 20, 1994 44 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia M6.1 48 km
Nov 15, 1990 89 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.8 86 km
May 11, 2025 19 km ENE of Blangpidie, Indonesia M5.7 127 km
Jan 22, 2003 44 km W of Langsa, Indonesia M5.7 55 km
Nov 15, 1990 97 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.6 93 km
Jan 16, 2017 14 km NNW of Berastagi, Indonesia M5.6 120 km
Jul 21, 1999 68 km S of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia M5.6 95 km
Nov 18, 1990 90 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.5 86 km
Nov 15, 1990 91 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.4 86 km
Jul 16, 2013 93 km ENE of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia M5.3 119 km
Sep 13, 2003 39 km WNW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.3 55 km
Jul 21, 2007 39 km ESE of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia M5.2 100 km
May 8, 2009 96 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia M5.2 113 km
Sep 24, 1995 127 km WSW of Pangkalan Brandan, Indonesia M5.1 126 km
Jan 31, 2005 71 km E of Meulaboh, Indonesia M5.1 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Singkut (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Singkut Caldera(s) 2,181 m (7,156 ft) 1881 129 km
Sinabung Stratovolcano 2,460 m (8,071 ft) 2019 133 km
Telong, Bur ni Stratovolcano 2,617 m (8,586 ft) 1937 143 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 5.9 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 4.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.1 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
August 80°F (26°C) 8.1 in
September 79°F (26°C) 10.3 in
October 79°F (26°C) 11.7 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 10.7 in
December 78°F (25°C) 10.5 in

Karangbaru has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 91.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.7") and February the driest (3.5").

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