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Weather & Climate in Kuala Tuha, Indonesia

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

Kuala Tuha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 308 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 162.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area29.5 sq mi (76.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates4.0593°N, 96.2445°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 162.0"
326% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.20"
Driest Month (Jun) 6.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

797 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 M7.4 139 km 30 km
May 9, 2010 45 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia M7.2 43 km 38 km
Feb 26, 2005 99 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.8 147 km 36 km
Nov 15, 1990 84 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M6.7 136 km 48 km
Sep 1, 1993 62 km NNW of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.3 120 km 34 km
Nov 2, 2002 52 km N of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.3 124 km 27 km
Oct 31, 1994 63 km NNW of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.2 116 km 29 km
Jan 22, 1990 28 km S of Meulaboh, Indonesia M6.2 25 km 46 km
Sep 23, 2022 37 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia M6.2 35 km 42 km
Jan 21, 2013 50 km S of Sigli, Indonesia M6.1 104 km 12 km
Apr 7, 2007 89 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.1 141 km 30 km
Jul 2, 2013 61 km S of Bireun, Indonesia M6.1 80 km 13 km
Dec 9, 2009 60 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.0 149 km 21 km
Aug 20, 1997 47 km ENE of Meulaboh, Indonesia M6.0 43 km 33 km
Feb 9, 2005 85 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M6.0 150 km 45 km
Feb 4, 1999 94 km W of Meulaboh, Indonesia M5.9 107 km 56 km
Sep 5, 2003 10 km SW of Sigli, Indonesia M5.9 145 km 125 km
Aug 6, 1991 90 km WSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia M5.9 100 km 18 km
Jan 2, 2005 124 km SW of Meulaboh, Indonesia M5.9 126 km 8 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 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Peuet Sague (94 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Peuet Sague Complex 2,785 m (9,137 ft) 2000 94 km
Telong, Bur ni Stratovolcano 2,617 m (8,586 ft) 1937 102 km
Seulawah Agam Stratovolcano 1,810 m (5,938 ft) 1839 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 8.1 in Warmest
February 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in
March 80°F (26°C) 8.8 in
April 80°F (27°C) 10.9 in
May 80°F (27°C) 9.3 in
June 80°F (27°C) 6.2 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
August 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in
September 78°F (26°C) 10.1 in
October 78°F (26°C) 12.2 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 11.9 in Coldest
December 78°F (26°C) 12.0 in

Kuala Tuha has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in November to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 111.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.2") and June the driest (6.2").

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