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Weather & Climate in Pangkalan Brandan, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pangkalan Brandan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 92.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.6°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 168 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 354.9 sq mi (919.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.0238°N, 98.2782°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
133 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 | 92 km | 48 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 68 km WSW of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.7 | 125 km | 91 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia | M6.3 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 1993 | 95 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.2 | 121 km | 68 km |
| Nov 20, 1994 | 44 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia | M6.1 | 84 km | 153 km |
| Jun 23, 2012 | 66 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.1 | 121 km | 95 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 89 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.8 | 106 km | 30 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 44 km W of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.7 | 95 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2025 | 19 km ENE of Blangpidie, Indonesia | M5.7 | 143 km | 86 km |
| Jan 16, 2017 | 14 km NNW of Berastagi, Indonesia | M5.6 | 81 km | 6 km |
| Jul 21, 1999 | 68 km S of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia | M5.6 | 133 km | 175 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 97 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.6 | 110 km | 54 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 90 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.5 | 104 km | 67 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 91 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.4 | 104 km | 49 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 39 km WNW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.3 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 39 km ESE of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia | M5.2 | 142 km | 30 km |
| May 8, 2009 | 96 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia | M5.2 | 101 km | 25 km |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 18 km NNW of Ambarita, Indonesia | M5.2 | 142 km | 30 km |
| Sep 24, 1995 | 127 km WSW of Pangkalan Brandan, Indonesia | M5.1 | 128 km | 36 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 94 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.1 | 104 km | 62 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Singkut (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Singkut | Caldera(s) | 2,181 m (7,156 ft) | 1881 | 90 km |
| Sinabung | Stratovolcano | 2,460 m (8,071 ft) | 2019 | 96 km |
| Toba | Caldera | 2,157 m (7,077 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Telong, Bur ni | Stratovolcano | 2,617 m (8,586 ft) | 1937 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | Coldest |
Pangkalan Brandan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in December to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 92.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.6") and February the driest (3.5").