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Weather & Climate in Penaron, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Penaron has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 300 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 137.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 101.3 sq mi (262.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.6407°N, 97.6842°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
171 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 | 85 km | 48 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia | M6.3 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Nov 20, 1994 | 44 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia | M6.1 | 36 km | 153 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 61 km S of Bireun, Indonesia | M6.1 | 113 km | 13 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 47 km ENE of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M6.0 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 89 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.8 | 83 km | 30 km |
| May 11, 2025 | 19 km ENE of Blangpidie, Indonesia | M5.7 | 121 km | 86 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 44 km W of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.7 | 21 km | 33 km |
| Jul 21, 1999 | 68 km S of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia | M5.6 | 53 km | 175 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 97 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.6 | 92 km | 54 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 59 km S of Bireun, Indonesia | M5.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 90 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.5 | 86 km | 67 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 91 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.4 | 88 km | 49 km |
| Jan 7, 1994 | 43 km SSE of Reuleuet, Indonesia | M5.4 | 144 km | 173 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 39 km WNW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.3 | 5 km | 33 km |
| Jul 16, 2013 | 93 km ENE of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia | M5.3 | 88 km | 29 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 61 km S of Bireun, Indonesia | M5.3 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2009 | 96 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia | M5.2 | 142 km | 25 km |
| Jan 1, 2012 | 55 km NE of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M5.2 | 141 km | 35 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 39 km ESE of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia | M5.2 | 48 km | 30 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 | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Telong, Bur ni (97 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Telong, Bur ni | Stratovolcano | 2,617 m (8,586 ft) | 1937 | 97 km |
| Peuet Sague | Complex | 2,785 m (9,137 ft) | 2000 | 157 km |
| Singkut | Caldera(s) | 2,181 m (7,156 ft) | 1881 | 179 km |
| Sinabung | Stratovolcano | 2,460 m (8,071 ft) | 2019 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 10.2 in |
Penaron has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 84.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.7") and February the driest (3.4").