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Weather & Climate in Lhokseumawe, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lhokseumawe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.3°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (18.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 28,252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.1801°N, 97.1507°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
245 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Nov 15, 1990 | 84 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M6.7 | 146 km | 48 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 61 km S of Bireun, Indonesia | M6.1 | 80 km | 13 km |
| Jan 21, 2013 | 50 km S of Sigli, Indonesia | M6.1 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Nov 20, 1994 | 44 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia | M6.1 | 106 km | 153 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 47 km ENE of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M6.0 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Sep 5, 2003 | 10 km SW of Sigli, Indonesia | M5.9 | 139 km | 125 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 89 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.8 | 135 km | 30 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 44 km W of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.7 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Jul 21, 1999 | 68 km S of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia | M5.6 | 69 km | 175 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 97 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.6 | 142 km | 54 km |
| Mar 10, 2000 | 61 km SSW of Reuleuet, Indonesia | M5.5 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Feb 15, 1999 | 51 km SSW of Sigli, Indonesia | M5.5 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 59 km S of Bireun, Indonesia | M5.5 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 90 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.5 | 139 km | 67 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 91 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.4 | 142 km | 49 km |
| Jan 7, 1994 | 43 km SSE of Reuleuet, Indonesia | M5.4 | 91 km | 173 km |
| Feb 15, 2017 | 15 km SE of Sigli, Indonesia | M5.4 | 121 km | 13 km |
| Oct 22, 2013 | 31 km S of Sigli, Indonesia | M5.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 59 km SSW of Reuleuet, Indonesia | M5.3 | 125 km | 20 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 61 km S of Bireun, Indonesia | M5.3 | 77 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1967 | NORTHEAST SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | 14 | 39 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Telong, Bur ni (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Telong, Bur ni | Stratovolcano | 2,617 m (8,586 ft) | 1937 | 59 km |
| Peuet Sague | Complex | 2,785 m (9,137 ft) | 2000 | 100 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 | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Lhokseumawe has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in December to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.3") and February the driest (2.8").