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Weather & Climate in Banda Aceh, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Banda Aceh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 193 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 23.7 sq mi (61.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,765/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.5417°N, 95.3333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
901 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jan 21, 2013 | 50 km S of Sigli, Indonesia | M6.1 | 93 km | 12 km |
| Jan 9, 2005 | 72 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M6.1 | 73 km | 40 km |
| Feb 9, 2005 | 85 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M6.0 | 86 km | 45 km |
| Apr 27, 2007 | 79 km WSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M5.9 | 80 km | 38 km |
| Sep 5, 2003 | 10 km SW of Sigli, Indonesia | M5.9 | 68 km | 125 km |
| Aug 28, 1993 | 104 km NW of Sabang, Indonesia | M5.9 | 136 km | 133 km |
| Jan 5, 2005 | 104 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M5.9 | 104 km | 49 km |
| Mar 25, 2005 | 106 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M5.8 | 106 km | 39 km |
| Jul 30, 2005 | northern Sumatra, Indonesia | M5.8 | 103 km | 38 km |
| Jan 10, 2013 | 94 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M5.7 | 95 km | 38 km |
| Sep 9, 2000 | 60 km NNE of Sabang, Indonesia | M5.7 | 99 km | 229 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 100 km W of Sabang, Indonesia | M5.7 | 115 km | 65 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 63 km WSW of Sabang, Indonesia | M5.7 | 69 km | 68 km |
| Oct 31, 2001 | 109 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M5.7 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Mar 17, 2005 | 79 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M5.7 | 80 km | 60 km |
| May 13, 2006 | 99 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M5.7 | 100 km | 34 km |
| Jan 6, 2005 | 60 km WSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M5.7 | 60 km | 50 km |
| Feb 17, 2005 | 94 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M5.7 | 95 km | 48 km |
| Jan 1, 2005 | 103 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M5.7 | 104 km | 36 km |
| May 21, 2005 | 66 km WSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M5.6 | 66 km | 56 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | OFF NORTHWEST COAST OF INDONESIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 30 km |
| 1948 | OFF NORTHWEST COAST | Earthquake | — | — | 63 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Seulawah Agam (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Seulawah Agam | Stratovolcano | 1,810 m (5,938 ft) | 1839 | 37 km |
| Peuet Sague | Complex | 2,785 m (9,137 ft) | 2000 | 127 km |
| Telong, Bur ni | Stratovolcano | 2,617 m (8,586 ft) | 1937 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 10.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Banda Aceh has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in December to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 78.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.6") and June the driest (4.3").