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Lahewa, Indonesia

Full City Profile

24,485 Population 7/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Lahewa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 108 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 133.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above US avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days108 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area3,724.5 sq mi (9,646.5 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates1.3943°N, 97.1675°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 133.4"
251% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 16.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 7.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,262 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Mar 28, 2005 78 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia M8.6 77 km
Apr 6, 2010 75 km E of Sinabang, Indonesia M7.8 111 km
May 19, 2005 89 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.9 68 km
May 16, 2006 256 km SSW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.8 145 km
Jul 5, 2005 94 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.7 48 km
Apr 16, 2005 54 km SSW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.4 72 km
Jul 27, 2006 96 km SW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.3 35 km
Apr 25, 2006 87 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.3 69 km
Jan 7, 2020 14 km S of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.3 139 km
Apr 3, 2005 33 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M6.3 111 km
Apr 28, 2005 60 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.2 92 km
Jan 22, 2008 146 km SSW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.2 52 km
Jan 26, 2011 58 km ESE of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.1 98 km
May 11, 2004 181 km SW of Sibolga, Indonesia M6.1 131 km
Jun 8, 2005 51 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.1 99 km
Apr 11, 2005 54 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.1 97 km
Jan 15, 2023 40 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia M6.1 113 km
Mar 28, 2005 136 km SW of Sibolga, Indonesia M6.1 94 km
Jul 5, 2014 86 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.0 65 km
Dec 1, 2013 69 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.0 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.2 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2005 INDONESIA Earthquake 4.2 m 1,319 77 km
2010 SUMATRA Earthquake 0.4 m — 111 km
1861 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake — — 57 km
1861 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake — — 57 km
1843 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake — — 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 9.8 in
February 80°F (27°C) 7.1 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 9.9 in
April 80°F (27°C) 11.3 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 8.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in
August 79°F (26°C) 11.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 12.1 in Coldest
October 79°F (26°C) 15.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 16.6 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 13.8 in

Lahewa has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in September to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 133.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (16.6") and February the driest (7.1").

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