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Weather & Climate in Lhoong, Indonesia

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

Lhoong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 304 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 102.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area23.7 sq mi (61.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates5.2667°N, 95.2500°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 102.1"
169% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 11.60"
Driest Month (Aug) 4.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

980 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

Jan 21, 2013 50 km S of Sigli, Indonesia M6.1 82 km 12 km
Jan 9, 2005 72 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M6.1 41 km 40 km
Feb 9, 2005 85 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M6.0 54 km 45 km
Sep 5, 2003 10 km SW of Sigli, Indonesia M5.9 72 km 125 km
Feb 4, 1999 94 km W of Meulaboh, Indonesia M5.9 137 km 56 km
Jan 5, 2005 104 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.9 98 km 49 km
Apr 27, 2007 79 km WSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.9 69 km 38 km
Jul 30, 2005 northern Sumatra, Indonesia M5.8 86 km 38 km
Mar 25, 2005 106 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.8 100 km 39 km
May 13, 2006 99 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.7 95 km 34 km
Feb 17, 2005 94 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.7 64 km 48 km
Mar 17, 2005 79 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.7 48 km 60 km
Jan 1, 2005 103 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.7 97 km 36 km
Oct 24, 2002 100 km W of Sabang, Indonesia M5.7 125 km 65 km
Jan 6, 2005 60 km WSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.7 46 km 50 km
Jan 10, 2013 94 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.7 63 km 38 km
Aug 17, 2000 63 km WSW of Sabang, Indonesia M5.7 79 km 68 km
Oct 31, 2001 109 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.7 99 km 33 km
Sep 9, 2000 60 km NNE of Sabang, Indonesia M5.7 131 km 229 km
Feb 18, 2005 102 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia M5.6 95 km 48 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 62 km
1948 OFF NORTHWEST COAST Earthquake 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Seulawah Agam (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Seulawah Agam Stratovolcano 1,810 m (5,938 ft) 1839 50 km
Peuet Sague Complex 2,785 m (9,137 ft) 2000 122 km
Telong, Bur ni Stratovolcano 2,617 m (8,586 ft) 1937 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 7.9 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 5.6 in
March 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 4.2 in Warmest
July 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in Driest
September 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 8.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in
December 79°F (26°C) 11.6 in Wettest

Lhoong has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 79.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.6") and August the driest (4.1").

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