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Weather & Climate in Rantau Panjang, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rantau Panjang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 303 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 167.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 101.3 sq mi (262.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.7271°N, 97.7572°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
141 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 | 97 km | 48 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia | M6.3 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 61 km S of Bireun, Indonesia | M6.1 | 121 km | 13 km |
| Nov 20, 1994 | 44 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia | M6.1 | 48 km | 153 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 47 km ENE of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M6.0 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 89 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.8 | 96 km | 30 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 44 km W of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.7 | 33 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2025 | 19 km ENE of Blangpidie, Indonesia | M5.7 | 133 km | 86 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 97 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.6 | 105 km | 54 km |
| Jul 21, 1999 | 68 km S of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia | M5.6 | 63 km | 175 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 90 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.5 | 99 km | 67 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 59 km S of Bireun, Indonesia | M5.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 91 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.4 | 100 km | 49 km |
| Jul 16, 2013 | 93 km ENE of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia | M5.3 | 76 km | 29 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 61 km S of Bireun, Indonesia | M5.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 39 km WNW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.3 | 17 km | 33 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 39 km ESE of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia | M5.2 | 45 km | 30 km |
| Jan 1, 2012 | 55 km NE of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M5.2 | 150 km | 35 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 94 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.1 | 104 km | 62 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 104 km E of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M5.1 | 97 km | 46 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 | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Telong, Bur ni (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Telong, Bur ni | Stratovolcano | 2,617 m (8,586 ft) | 1937 | 104 km |
| Peuet Sague | Complex | 2,785 m (9,137 ft) | 2000 | 164 km |
| Singkut | Caldera(s) | 2,181 m (7,156 ft) | 1881 | 184 km |
| Sinabung | Stratovolcano | 2,460 m (8,071 ft) | 2019 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 10.3 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 10.3 in |
Rantau Panjang has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 87.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.1") and February the driest (3.5").