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Weather & Climate in Kotabahagia, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kotabahagia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 231.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 354.5 sq mi (918.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.8190°N, 96.7658°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
661 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Feb 20, 2008 | 56 km NW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M7.4 | 147 km | 26 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 50 km NW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M7.4 | 134 km | 30 km |
| May 9, 2010 | 45 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M7.2 | 83 km | 38 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 84 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M6.7 | 77 km | 48 km |
| Jul 25, 2012 | 44 km NW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.4 | 147 km | 22 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 52 km N of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.3 | 105 km | 27 km |
| Sep 1, 1993 | 62 km NNW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.3 | 117 km | 34 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia | M6.3 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 1990 | 28 km S of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M6.2 | 74 km | 46 km |
| Sep 23, 2022 | 37 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M6.2 | 79 km | 42 km |
| Oct 31, 1994 | 63 km NNW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.2 | 109 km | 29 km |
| Jan 20, 1993 | 95 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.2 | 122 km | 68 km |
| Nov 20, 1994 | 44 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia | M6.1 | 108 km | 153 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 61 km S of Bireun, Indonesia | M6.1 | 93 km | 13 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 47 km ENE of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M6.0 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Mar 29, 2005 | 29 km NE of Sinabang, Indonesia | M5.9 | 132 km | 30 km |
| Jan 18, 2011 | 16 km N of Sinabang, Indonesia | M5.9 | 138 km | 21 km |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 42 km NW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M5.9 | 146 km | 20 km |
| Nov 22, 1995 | 84 km NW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M5.8 | 125 km | 21 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 89 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.8 | 65 km | 30 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 | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Telong, Bur ni (106 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Telong, Bur ni | Stratovolcano | 2,617 m (8,586 ft) | 1937 | 106 km |
| Peuet Sague | Complex | 2,785 m (9,137 ft) | 2000 | 132 km |
| Sinabung | Stratovolcano | 2,460 m (8,071 ft) | 2019 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 7.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 10.5 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 9.8 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 11.8 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 11.7 in |
Kotabahagia has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 63°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 107.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.1") and June the driest (5.7").