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Tanah Merah, Indonesia

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997 ft Elevation 304 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Tanah Merah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 133.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.3°F
41% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Area354.9 sq mi (919.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates3.6322°N, 97.7023°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 133.4"
251% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 6.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

250 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M5.0 on Jul 11, 2025.

Nov 15, 1990 84 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M6.7 41 km
Sep 5, 2011 68 km WSW of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.7 77 km
Oct 10, 1996 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia M6.3 34 km
Jan 20, 1993 95 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.2 55 km
Jun 23, 2012 66 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.1 73 km
Nov 20, 1994 44 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia M6.1 79 km
Nov 15, 1990 89 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.8 57 km
May 11, 2025 19 km ENE of Blangpidie, Indonesia M5.7 79 km
Jan 31, 2025 58 km SSE of Blangpidie, Indonesia M5.7 75 km
Jan 22, 2003 44 km W of Langsa, Indonesia M5.7 97 km
Jun 11, 1997 83 km NW of Singkil, Indonesia M5.6 93 km
Nov 15, 1990 97 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.6 55 km
Jan 16, 2017 14 km NNW of Berastagi, Indonesia M5.6 92 km
Jul 21, 1999 68 km S of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia M5.6 117 km
Nov 18, 1990 90 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.5 53 km
Nov 15, 1990 91 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.4 51 km
Sep 13, 2003 39 km WNW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.3 110 km
May 8, 2006 110 km NE of Sinabang, Indonesia M5.2 85 km
May 8, 2009 96 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia M5.2 31 km
Jul 22, 2005 74 km WNW of Singkil, Indonesia M5.2 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sinabung (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sinabung Stratovolcano 2,460 m (8,071 ft) 2019 92 km
Singkut Caldera(s) 2,181 m (7,156 ft) 1881 98 km
Telong, Bur ni Stratovolcano 2,617 m (8,586 ft) 1937 160 km
Toba Caldera 2,157 m (7,077 ft) Unknown 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 8.9 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 7.3 in
March 77°F (25°C) 9.8 in
April 77°F (25°C) 11.5 in
May 78°F (25°C) 9.3 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 6.2 in Driest
July 76°F (25°C) 6.5 in
August 76°F (25°C) 8.6 in
September 76°F (24°C) 10.0 in
October 76°F (24°C) 13.3 in Wettest
November 76°F (24°C) 13.1 in
December 76°F (24°C) 11.7 in

Tanah Merah has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 54°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 116.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.3") and June the driest (6.2").

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