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Meulaboh, Indonesia

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64,646 Population 2,193/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Meulaboh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 102 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 132.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days102 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area29.5 sq mi (76.4 km²)
Population Density2,193/sq mi
Coordinates4.1440°N, 96.1266°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 132.3"
248% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.02"
Driest Month (Jun) 8.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

800 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 2, 2025.

Nov 2, 2002 50 km NW of Sinabang, Indonesia M7.4 147 km
May 9, 2010 45 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia M7.2 46 km
Feb 26, 2005 99 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.8 150 km
Nov 15, 1990 84 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M6.7 150 km
Nov 2, 2002 52 km N of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.3 136 km
Sep 1, 1993 62 km NNW of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.3 129 km
Oct 31, 1994 63 km NNW of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.2 125 km
Jan 22, 1990 28 km S of Meulaboh, Indonesia M6.2 29 km
Sep 23, 2022 37 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia M6.2 38 km
Jan 21, 2013 50 km S of Sigli, Indonesia M6.1 90 km
Jul 2, 2013 61 km S of Bireun, Indonesia M6.1 82 km
Jan 9, 2005 72 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M6.1 143 km
Apr 7, 2007 89 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.1 145 km
Aug 20, 1997 47 km ENE of Meulaboh, Indonesia M6.0 47 km
Feb 9, 2005 85 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M6.0 133 km
Sep 5, 2003 10 km SW of Sigli, Indonesia M5.9 133 km
Jan 2, 2005 124 km SW of Meulaboh, Indonesia M5.9 125 km
Feb 4, 1999 94 km W of Meulaboh, Indonesia M5.9 94 km
Aug 6, 1991 90 km WSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia M5.9 91 km
Nov 15, 1990 89 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.8 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.9 m (167 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 OFF W. COAST OF SUMATRA Earthquake 50.9 m 227,899 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Peuet Sague (86 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Peuet Sague Complex 2,785 m (9,137 ft) 2000 86 km
Telong, Bur ni Stratovolcano 2,617 m (8,586 ft) 1937 104 km
Seulawah Agam Stratovolcano 1,810 m (5,938 ft) 1839 154 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
February 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
March 82°F (28°C) 9.9 in
April 82°F (28°C) 13.8 in
May 82°F (28°C) 11.7 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in Driest
July 81°F (27°C) 9.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 12.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 14.0 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 13.0 in Coldest
December 80°F (27°C) 13.3 in

Meulaboh has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in November to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 132.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.0") and June the driest (8.2").

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