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Weather & Climate in Lhokkruet, Indonesia

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

Lhokkruet has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 165.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area23.7 sq mi (61.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates4.8797°N, 95.4010°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 165.1"
334% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 11.40"
Driest Month (Jun) 4.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,086 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

May 9, 2010 45 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia M7.2 143 km 38 km
Sep 23, 2022 37 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia M6.2 139 km 42 km
Jan 22, 1990 28 km S of Meulaboh, Indonesia M6.2 135 km 46 km
Jan 21, 2013 50 km S of Sigli, Indonesia M6.1 56 km 12 km
Jul 2, 2013 61 km S of Bireun, Indonesia M6.1 143 km 13 km
Jan 9, 2005 72 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M6.1 33 km 40 km
Aug 20, 1997 47 km ENE of Meulaboh, Indonesia M6.0 134 km 33 km
Feb 9, 2005 85 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M6.0 33 km 45 km
Apr 27, 2007 79 km WSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.9 100 km 38 km
Feb 4, 1999 94 km W of Meulaboh, Indonesia M5.9 95 km 56 km
Sep 5, 2003 10 km SW of Sigli, Indonesia M5.9 74 km 125 km
Jan 5, 2005 104 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.9 131 km 49 km
Aug 6, 1991 90 km WSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia M5.9 117 km 18 km
Mar 25, 2005 106 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.8 132 km 39 km
Jul 30, 2005 northern Sumatra, Indonesia M5.8 108 km 38 km
Jan 6, 2005 60 km WSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.7 80 km 50 km
May 13, 2006 99 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.7 129 km 34 km
Jan 10, 2013 94 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.7 38 km 38 km
Oct 31, 2001 109 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.7 127 km 33 km
Jan 1, 2005 103 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.7 129 km 36 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 102 km
1948 OFF NORTHWEST COAST Earthquake 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Seulawah Agam (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Seulawah Agam Stratovolcano 1,810 m (5,938 ft) 1839 69 km
Peuet Sague Complex 2,785 m (9,137 ft) 2000 98 km
Telong, Bur ni Stratovolcano 2,617 m (8,586 ft) 1937 158 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 7.9 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 5.7 in
March 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in
May 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in
June 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Driest
July 81°F (27°C) 4.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
September 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 8.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 9.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 11.4 in Wettest

Lhokkruet has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 68°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 79.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.4") and June the driest (4.1").

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