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Weather & Climate in Meulaboh, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Meulaboh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 102 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 132.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.1°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 102 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 29.5 sq mi (76.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,193/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.1440°N, 96.1266°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
800 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Nov 2, 2002 | 50 km NW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M7.4 | 147 km | 30 km |
| May 9, 2010 | 45 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M7.2 | 46 km | 38 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 99 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.8 | 150 km | 36 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 84 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M6.7 | 150 km | 48 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 52 km N of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.3 | 136 km | 27 km |
| Sep 1, 1993 | 62 km NNW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.3 | 129 km | 34 km |
| Oct 31, 1994 | 63 km NNW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.2 | 125 km | 29 km |
| Jan 22, 1990 | 28 km S of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M6.2 | 29 km | 46 km |
| Sep 23, 2022 | 37 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M6.2 | 38 km | 42 km |
| Jan 21, 2013 | 50 km S of Sigli, Indonesia | M6.1 | 90 km | 12 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 61 km S of Bireun, Indonesia | M6.1 | 82 km | 13 km |
| Jan 9, 2005 | 72 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M6.1 | 143 km | 40 km |
| Apr 7, 2007 | 89 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.1 | 145 km | 30 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 47 km ENE of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M6.0 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 2005 | 85 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M6.0 | 133 km | 45 km |
| Sep 5, 2003 | 10 km SW of Sigli, Indonesia | M5.9 | 133 km | 125 km |
| Jan 2, 2005 | 124 km SW of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M5.9 | 125 km | 8 km |
| Feb 4, 1999 | 94 km W of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M5.9 | 94 km | 56 km |
| Aug 6, 1991 | 90 km WSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M5.9 | 91 km | 18 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 89 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.8 | 134 km | 30 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 | 96 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Peuet Sague (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Peuet Sague | Complex | 2,785 m (9,137 ft) | 2000 | 86 km |
| Telong, Bur ni | Stratovolcano | 2,617 m (8,586 ft) | 1937 | 104 km |
| Seulawah Agam | Stratovolcano | 1,810 m (5,938 ft) | 1839 | 154 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 8.9 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 9.9 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 13.8 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 11.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | Driest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 9.0 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 12.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 14.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 13.0 in | Coldest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 13.3 in |
Meulaboh has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in November to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 132.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.0") and June the driest (8.2").