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Weather & Climate in Belawan, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Belawan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 171 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.6°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 171 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 168,372/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.7755°N, 98.6832°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
137 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Nov 15, 1990 | 84 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M6.7 | 137 km | 48 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 68 km WSW of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.7 | 126 km | 91 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia | M6.3 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 1993 | 95 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.2 | 136 km | 68 km |
| Nov 20, 1994 | 44 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia | M6.1 | 136 km | 153 km |
| Jun 23, 2012 | 66 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.1 | 122 km | 95 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 44 km W of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.7 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jan 16, 2017 | 14 km NNW of Berastagi, Indonesia | M5.6 | 56 km | 6 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 90 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.5 | 150 km | 67 km |
| Mar 15, 2014 | 13 km S of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia | M5.4 | 113 km | 172 km |
| Jul 15, 1995 | 14 km E of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.4 | 130 km | 165 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 10 km NNE of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.4 | 119 km | 147 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 91 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.4 | 149 km | 49 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 39 km WNW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.3 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 18 km NNW of Ambarita, Indonesia | M5.2 | 105 km | 30 km |
| May 8, 2009 | 96 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia | M5.2 | 123 km | 25 km |
| Dec 4, 2001 | 63 km WSW of Pangkalan Brandan, Indonesia | M5.1 | 99 km | 139 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 17 km S of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia | M5.1 | 117 km | 175 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 18 km NW of Berastagi, Indonesia | M5.1 | 59 km | 145 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 94 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.1 | 148 km | 62 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Singkut (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Singkut | Caldera(s) | 2,181 m (7,156 ft) | 1881 | 62 km |
| Sinabung | Stratovolcano | 2,460 m (8,071 ft) | 2019 | 75 km |
| Toba | Caldera | 2,157 m (7,077 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | Coldest |
Belawan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in December to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 91.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.0") and February the driest (3.8").