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Weather & Climate in Keumala, Indonesia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Keumala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 124.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates5.2493°N, 95.9238°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 124.8"
228% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 10.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

651 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

Jul 2, 2013 61 km S of Bireun, Indonesia M6.1 106 km 13 km
Jan 21, 2013 50 km S of Sigli, Indonesia M6.1 36 km 12 km
Jan 9, 2005 72 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M6.1 97 km 40 km
Aug 20, 1997 47 km ENE of Meulaboh, Indonesia M6.0 118 km 33 km
Feb 9, 2005 85 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M6.0 103 km 45 km
Apr 27, 2007 79 km WSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.9 143 km 38 km
Sep 5, 2003 10 km SW of Sigli, Indonesia M5.9 8 km 125 km
Feb 17, 2005 94 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.7 105 km 48 km
Mar 17, 2005 79 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.7 102 km 60 km
Sep 9, 2000 60 km NNE of Sabang, Indonesia M5.7 140 km 229 km
Jan 6, 2005 60 km WSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.7 121 km 50 km
Aug 17, 2000 63 km WSW of Sabang, Indonesia M5.7 142 km 68 km
Jan 10, 2013 94 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.7 109 km 38 km
May 21, 2005 66 km WSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.6 125 km 56 km
Oct 13, 2013 35 km SW of Meulaboh, Indonesia M5.6 143 km 46 km
Mar 5, 2022 northern Sumatra, Indonesia M5.5 120 km 42 km
Mar 13, 2005 82 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.5 149 km 52 km
Jan 1, 2006 91 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.5 104 km 52 km
Mar 10, 2000 61 km SSW of Reuleuet, Indonesia M5.5 58 km 33 km
Feb 15, 1999 51 km SSW of Sigli, Indonesia M5.5 36 km 33 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 84 km
1948 OFF NORTHWEST COAST Earthquake 132 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 56 km
Telong, Bur ni Stratovolcano 2,617 m (8,586 ft) 1937 113 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 8.1 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in
March 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in
April 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in
May 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in
June 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in Warmest
July 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
September 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 8.1 in
November 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in
December 79°F (26°C) 10.8 in Wettest

Keumala has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 66°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 75.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.8") and July the driest (3.3").

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