Penaron, Indonesia

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128 ft Elevation 39 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Penaron has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 137.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area101.3 sq mi (262.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates4.6407°N, 97.6842°E
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 137.0"
260% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

171 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 85 km
Oct 10, 1996 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia M6.3 136 km
Nov 20, 1994 44 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia M6.1 36 km
Jul 2, 2013 61 km S of Bireun, Indonesia M6.1 113 km
Aug 20, 1997 47 km ENE of Meulaboh, Indonesia M6.0 136 km
Nov 15, 1990 89 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.8 83 km
May 11, 2025 19 km ENE of Blangpidie, Indonesia M5.7 121 km
Jan 22, 2003 44 km W of Langsa, Indonesia M5.7 21 km
Jul 21, 1999 68 km S of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia M5.6 53 km
Nov 15, 1990 97 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.6 92 km
Jul 2, 2013 59 km S of Bireun, Indonesia M5.5 115 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 88 km
Jan 7, 1994 43 km SSE of Reuleuet, Indonesia M5.4 144 km
Sep 13, 2003 39 km WNW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.3 5 km
Jul 16, 2013 93 km ENE of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia M5.3 88 km
Jul 2, 2013 61 km S of Bireun, Indonesia M5.3 109 km
May 8, 2009 96 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia M5.2 142 km
Jan 1, 2012 55 km NE of Meulaboh, Indonesia M5.2 141 km
Jul 21, 2007 39 km ESE of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia M5.2 48 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 - 14 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Telong, Bur ni (97 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Telong, Bur ni Stratovolcano 2,617 m (8,586 ft) 1937 97 km
Peuet Sague Complex 2,785 m (9,137 ft) 2000 157 km
Singkut Caldera(s) 2,181 m (7,156 ft) 1881 179 km
Sinabung Stratovolcano 2,460 m (8,071 ft) 2019 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 3.4 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
April 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in
May 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.7 in
August 80°F (27°C) 7.1 in
September 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 10.7 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 10.0 in
December 78°F (25°C) 10.2 in

Penaron has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 84.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.7") and February the driest (3.4").

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