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Weather & Climate in Krueng Luak, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Krueng Luak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 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 137.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.9°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 131.8 sq mi (341.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.8583°N, 97.7578°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
628 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.6.
| Mar 28, 2005 | 78 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia | M8.6 | 112 km | 30 km |
| Apr 6, 2010 | 75 km E of Sinabang, Indonesia | M7.8 | 95 km | 31 km |
| May 19, 2005 | 89 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.9 | 125 km | 30 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 68 km WSW of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.7 | 19 km | 91 km |
| Jul 5, 2005 | 94 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.7 | 138 km | 21 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 84 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M6.7 | 121 km | 48 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 54 km SSW of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.4 | 117 km | 31 km |
| Jul 27, 2006 | 96 km SW of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.3 | 145 km | 20 km |
| Apr 25, 2006 | 87 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.3 | 128 km | 21 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia | M6.3 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Apr 3, 2005 | 33 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.3 | 95 km | 36 km |
| Apr 28, 2005 | 60 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.2 | 134 km | 22 km |
| Jan 20, 1993 | 95 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.2 | 35 km | 68 km |
| Jan 26, 2011 | 58 km ESE of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.1 | 126 km | 23 km |
| Jan 15, 2023 | 40 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.1 | 101 km | 37 km |
| Apr 11, 2005 | 54 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.1 | 135 km | 24 km |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 51 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.1 | 138 km | 24 km |
| Jun 23, 2012 | 66 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.1 | 23 km | 95 km |
| Dec 1, 2013 | 69 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.0 | 138 km | 20 km |
| Jul 5, 2014 | 86 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.0 | 137 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.2 m (14 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2005 | INDONESIA | Earthquake | 4.2 m | 1,319 | 112 km |
| 2010 | SUMATRA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sinabung (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sinabung | Stratovolcano | 2,460 m (8,071 ft) | 2019 | 79 km |
| Singkut | Caldera(s) | 2,181 m (7,156 ft) | 1881 | 93 km |
| Toba | Caldera | 2,157 m (7,077 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 9.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 7.5 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 10.4 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 11.9 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 9.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Driest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 9.7 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 13.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 13.2 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 11.4 in |
Krueng Luak has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 73°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 115.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.3") and June the driest (5.9").