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Weather & Climate in Kuala Bhee, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kuala Bhee has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 161.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 29.5 sq mi (76.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.3855°N, 96.0471°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
729 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| May 9, 2010 | 45 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M7.2 | 71 km | 38 km |
| Jan 22, 1990 | 28 km S of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M6.2 | 56 km | 46 km |
| Sep 23, 2022 | 37 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M6.2 | 64 km | 42 km |
| Jan 21, 2013 | 50 km S of Sigli, Indonesia | M6.1 | 62 km | 12 km |
| Jan 9, 2005 | 72 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M6.1 | 120 km | 40 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 61 km S of Bireun, Indonesia | M6.1 | 74 km | 13 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 47 km ENE of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M6.0 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 2005 | 85 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M6.0 | 113 km | 45 km |
| Sep 5, 2003 | 10 km SW of Sigli, Indonesia | M5.9 | 105 km | 125 km |
| Aug 6, 1991 | 90 km WSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M5.9 | 97 km | 18 km |
| Jan 2, 2005 | 124 km SW of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M5.9 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Feb 4, 1999 | 94 km W of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M5.9 | 93 km | 56 km |
| Nov 22, 1995 | 84 km NW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M5.8 | 145 km | 21 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 89 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.8 | 149 km | 30 km |
| Mar 17, 2005 | 79 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M5.7 | 119 km | 60 km |
| Jan 24, 2002 | 85 km SW of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M5.7 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Jan 10, 2013 | 94 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M5.7 | 112 km | 38 km |
| Feb 17, 2005 | 94 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M5.7 | 105 km | 48 km |
| May 11, 2025 | 19 km ENE of Blangpidie, Indonesia | M5.7 | 125 km | 86 km |
| Jul 23, 1991 | 46 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M5.6 | 69 km | 47 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 | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Peuet Sague (64 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Peuet Sague | Complex | 2,785 m (9,137 ft) | 2000 | 64 km |
| Telong, Bur ni | Stratovolcano | 2,617 m (8,586 ft) | 1937 | 96 km |
| Seulawah Agam | Stratovolcano | 1,810 m (5,938 ft) | 1839 | 126 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 8.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 9.0 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 10.6 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 11.6 in | Wettest |
Kuala Bhee has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 98.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.6") and June the driest (5.4").