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Sinabang, Indonesia

Full City Profile

15,000 Population 82/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Sinabang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 113 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 127.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days113 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area183.4 sq mi (474.9 km²)
Population Density82/sq mi
Coordinates2.4803°N, 96.3801°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 127.2"
235% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.96"
Driest Month (Jun) 7.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,553 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 92 km
Apr 6, 2010 75 km E of Sinabang, Indonesia M7.8 75 km
Feb 20, 2008 56 km NW of Sinabang, Indonesia M7.4 56 km
Nov 2, 2002 50 km NW of Sinabang, Indonesia M7.4 50 km
May 9, 2010 45 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia M7.2 147 km
May 19, 2005 89 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.9 92 km
Feb 26, 2005 99 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.8 100 km
Jul 5, 2005 94 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.7 107 km
Jul 25, 2012 44 km NW of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.4 45 km
Nov 2, 2002 52 km N of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.3 53 km
Apr 25, 2006 87 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.3 87 km
Mar 29, 2008 127 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.3 127 km
Mar 30, 2005 121 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.3 122 km
Jul 27, 2006 96 km SW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.3 121 km
Sep 1, 1993 62 km NNW of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.3 63 km
Jan 7, 2020 14 km S of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.3 15 km
Oct 31, 1994 63 km NNW of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.2 63 km
Apr 28, 2005 60 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.2 61 km
Jun 8, 2005 51 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.1 52 km
Apr 7, 2007 89 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.1 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis 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 227,899 101 km
1907 NW. SUMATRA Earthquake 15.0 m 2,188 97 km
2005 INDONESIA Earthquake 4.2 m 1,319 92 km
2010 SUMATRA Earthquake 0.4 m 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 9.6 in
February 80°F (27°C) 7.5 in
March 80°F (27°C) 10.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 11.3 in
May 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in Driest
July 80°F (26°C) 8.3 in
August 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in
September 79°F (26°C) 11.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 15.0 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 14.5 in Coldest
December 79°F (26°C) 12.6 in

Sinabang has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in November to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 127.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.0") and June the driest (7.2").

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