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Langsa, Indonesia

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194,730 Population 1,922/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Langsa 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 168 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days168 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area101.3 sq mi (262.4 km²)
Population Density1,922/sq mi
Coordinates4.4683°N, 97.9683°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.8"
144% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 12.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 15, 1990 84 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M6.7 84 km
Oct 10, 1996 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia M6.3 114 km
Jul 2, 2013 61 km S of Bireun, Indonesia M6.1 146 km
Nov 20, 1994 44 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia M6.1 45 km
Nov 15, 1990 89 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.8 90 km
Jan 22, 2003 44 km W of Langsa, Indonesia M5.7 45 km
May 11, 2025 19 km ENE of Blangpidie, Indonesia M5.7 131 km
Nov 15, 1990 97 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.6 98 km
Jul 21, 1999 68 km S of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia M5.6 85 km
Jan 16, 2017 14 km NNW of Berastagi, Indonesia M5.6 140 km
Nov 18, 1990 90 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.5 91 km
Jul 2, 2013 59 km S of Bireun, Indonesia M5.5 148 km
Nov 15, 1990 91 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.4 92 km
Jul 2, 2013 61 km S of Bireun, Indonesia M5.3 142 km
Jul 16, 2013 93 km ENE of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia M5.3 101 km
Sep 13, 2003 39 km WNW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.3 40 km
May 8, 2009 96 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia M5.2 128 km
Jul 21, 2007 39 km ESE of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia M5.2 82 km
Mar 5, 2012 104 km E of Meulaboh, Indonesia M5.1 105 km
Sep 24, 1995 127 km WSW of Pangkalan Brandan, Indonesia M5.1 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1967 NORTHEAST SUMATRA Earthquake 14 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Telong, Bur ni (132 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Telong, Bur ni Stratovolcano 2,617 m (8,586 ft) 1937 132 km
Singkut Caldera(s) 2,181 m (7,156 ft) 1881 148 km
Sinabung Stratovolcano 2,460 m (8,071 ft) 2019 152 km
Peuet Sague Complex 2,785 m (9,137 ft) 2000 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 6.0 in
February 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in
April 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 8.1 in
June 80°F (27°C) 6.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in
August 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 10.4 in
October 78°F (26°C) 10.9 in
November 78°F (25°C) 10.8 in
December 77°F (25°C) 12.1 in Coldest, Wettest

Langsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in December to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 92.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.1") and February the driest (3.5").

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