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Weather & Climate in Kabanjahe, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kabanjahe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 160 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 97.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,924 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 160 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,924 ft (1,196 m) |
| Area | 1,091.4 sq mi (2,826.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 67/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.1001°N, 98.4908°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
308 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 | 146 km | 48 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 68 km WSW of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.7 | 68 km | 91 km |
| Apr 3, 2005 | 33 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.3 | 135 km | 36 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia | M6.3 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 1993 | 95 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.2 | 95 km | 68 km |
| Jan 15, 2023 | 40 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.1 | 136 km | 37 km |
| Jun 23, 2012 | 66 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.1 | 67 km | 95 km |
| May 1, 2014 | 41 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.9 | 139 km | 37 km |
| Mar 7, 2007 | 39 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.9 | 143 km | 35 km |
| Jan 16, 2017 | 14 km NNW of Berastagi, Indonesia | M5.6 | 24 km | 6 km |
| Jun 11, 1997 | 83 km NW of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.6 | 131 km | 57 km |
| Jul 15, 1995 | 14 km E of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.4 | 80 km | 165 km |
| Mar 15, 2014 | 13 km S of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia | M5.4 | 71 km | 172 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 10 km NNE of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.4 | 67 km | 147 km |
| Jul 24, 2007 | 23 km E of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.3 | 108 km | 63 km |
| Nov 1, 1993 | 45 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.3 | 125 km | 84 km |
| Apr 19, 2015 | 26 km NE of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.3 | 144 km | 123 km |
| Mar 11, 2023 | 39 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.3 | 140 km | 45 km |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 18 km NNW of Ambarita, Indonesia | M5.2 | 42 km | 30 km |
| Feb 18, 2011 | 44 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.2 | 150 km | 53 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 | — | — | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sinabung (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sinabung | Stratovolcano | 2,460 m (8,071 ft) | 2019 | 13 km |
| Singkut | Caldera(s) | 2,181 m (7,156 ft) | 1881 | 17 km |
| Toba | Caldera | 2,157 m (7,077 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Sibualbuali | Stratovolcano | 1,819 m (5,968 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
| Lubukraya | Stratovolcano | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 8.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 6.2 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 9.1 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 9.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 11.1 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 10.7 in |
Kabanjahe has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 97.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.3") and July the driest (4.0").