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Sabang, Indonesia

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42,066 Population 712/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Sabang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days182 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area59.1 sq mi (153.0 km²)
Population Density712/sq mi
Coordinates5.8897°N, 95.3164°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.1"
126% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 13.74"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.37"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

742 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 6, 2025.

Jan 9, 2005 72 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M6.1 110 km
Jan 21, 2013 50 km S of Sigli, Indonesia M6.1 125 km
Feb 9, 2005 85 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M6.0 124 km
Sep 5, 2003 10 km SW of Sigli, Indonesia M5.9 91 km
Apr 27, 2007 79 km WSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.9 96 km
Jan 5, 2005 104 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.9 112 km
Aug 28, 1993 104 km NW of Sabang, Indonesia M5.9 104 km
Aug 26, 1991 134 km NW of Sabang, Indonesia M5.9 135 km
Aug 26, 1991 144 km NW of Sabang, Indonesia M5.8 145 km
Jul 30, 2005 northern Sumatra, Indonesia M5.8 122 km
Mar 25, 2005 106 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.8 113 km
Apr 12, 1996 149 km NW of Sabang, Indonesia M5.8 150 km
Aug 17, 2000 63 km WSW of Sabang, Indonesia M5.7 64 km
Jan 1, 2005 103 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.7 112 km
Oct 24, 2002 100 km W of Sabang, Indonesia M5.7 101 km
Jan 10, 2013 94 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.7 132 km
Jan 6, 2005 60 km WSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.7 83 km
Mar 17, 2005 79 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.7 117 km
Sep 9, 2000 60 km NNE of Sabang, Indonesia M5.7 61 km
May 13, 2006 99 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.7 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1964 OFF NORTHWEST COAST OF INDONESIA Eruption + Earthquake 14 km
1948 OFF NORTHWEST COAST Earthquake 37 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Seulawah Agam (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Seulawah Agam Stratovolcano 1,810 m (5,938 ft) 1839 62 km
Peuet Sague Complex 2,785 m (9,137 ft) 2000 154 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 8.4 in
February 78°F (26°C) 5.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in
April 80°F (27°C) 4.4 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in Warmest
July 80°F (27°C) 6.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in
September 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in
October 78°F (26°C) 9.1 in
November 78°F (25°C) 9.8 in
December 77°F (25°C) 13.7 in Coldest, Wettest

Sabang has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in December to 80°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 86.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (13.7") and April the driest (4.4").

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