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Weather & Climate in Aek Kanopan, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aek Kanopan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 131.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 24.3 sq mi (63.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.5704°N, 99.6534°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
301 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| May 19, 2008 | 31 km NNW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M6.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2011 | 38 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.6 | 101 km | 22 km |
| Mar 29, 2005 | 44 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 101 km | 30 km |
| Jun 14, 2011 | 50 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 95 km | 17 km |
| Jul 15, 1995 | 14 km E of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.4 | 66 km | 165 km |
| Mar 15, 2014 | 13 km S of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia | M5.4 | 71 km | 172 km |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 41 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.4 | 97 km | 47 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 10 km NNE of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.4 | 77 km | 147 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 39 km NNW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2015 | 26 km NE of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.3 | 108 km | 123 km |
| Dec 4, 2000 | 22 km WNW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.2 | 142 km | 95 km |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 55 km NW of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.2 | 139 km | 91 km |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 18 km NNW of Ambarita, Indonesia | M5.2 | 104 km | 30 km |
| Feb 20, 2012 | 30 km SW of Bandar, Indonesia | M5.2 | 81 km | 193 km |
| Aug 27, 2012 | 33 km SSE of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.2 | 72 km | 150 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 17 km S of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia | M5.1 | 68 km | 175 km |
| May 27, 1992 | 26 km WNW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.1 | 137 km | 126 km |
| Mar 13, 2018 | 37 km NE of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.1 | 96 km | 124 km |
| Oct 3, 2016 | 34 km ESE of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.1 | 52 km | 158 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 48 km NNE of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.1 | 87 km | 58 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1892 | NORTHEAST SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | — | 19 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toba (92 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toba | Caldera | 2,157 m (7,077 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Sibualbuali | Stratovolcano | 1,819 m (5,968 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
| Lubukraya | Stratovolcano | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Singkut | Caldera(s) | 2,181 m (7,156 ft) | 1881 | 149 km |
| Sinabung | Stratovolcano | 2,460 m (8,071 ft) | 2019 | 155 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 8.5 in |
Aek Kanopan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 84.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.8") and February the driest (4.8").