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Weather & Climate in Banda Layung, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Banda Layung 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 308 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 162.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.7°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 29.5 sq mi (76.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.2416°N, 96.0970°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
759 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| May 9, 2010 | 45 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M7.2 | 56 km | 38 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 52 km N of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.3 | 147 km | 27 km |
| Sep 1, 1993 | 62 km NNW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.3 | 140 km | 34 km |
| Oct 31, 1994 | 63 km NNW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.2 | 136 km | 29 km |
| Jan 22, 1990 | 28 km S of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M6.2 | 40 km | 46 km |
| Sep 23, 2022 | 37 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M6.2 | 48 km | 42 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 61 km S of Bireun, Indonesia | M6.1 | 77 km | 13 km |
| Jan 9, 2005 | 72 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M6.1 | 133 km | 40 km |
| Jan 21, 2013 | 50 km S of Sigli, Indonesia | M6.1 | 79 km | 12 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 47 km ENE of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M6.0 | 46 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 2005 | 85 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M6.0 | 125 km | 45 km |
| Sep 5, 2003 | 10 km SW of Sigli, Indonesia | M5.9 | 121 km | 125 km |
| Aug 6, 1991 | 90 km WSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M5.9 | 93 km | 18 km |
| Jan 2, 2005 | 124 km SW of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M5.9 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Feb 4, 1999 | 94 km W of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M5.9 | 93 km | 56 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 89 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.8 | 139 km | 30 km |
| Nov 22, 1995 | 84 km NW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M5.8 | 130 km | 21 km |
| Jan 10, 2013 | 94 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M5.7 | 123 km | 38 km |
| Jan 24, 2002 | 85 km SW of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M5.7 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Mar 17, 2005 | 79 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M5.7 | 131 km | 60 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Peuet Sague (77 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Peuet Sague | Complex | 2,785 m (9,137 ft) | 2000 | 77 km |
| Telong, Bur ni | Stratovolcano | 2,617 m (8,586 ft) | 1937 | 99 km |
| Seulawah Agam | Stratovolcano | 1,810 m (5,938 ft) | 1839 | 143 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 8.3 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 11.8 in | Coldest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 12.1 in |
Banda Layung has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in November to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 111.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.1") and June the driest (6.4").