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Weather & Climate in Rikitgaib, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rikitgaib has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 231.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,615 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,615 ft (1,102 m) |
| Area | 354.5 sq mi (918.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.1447°N, 97.0572°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
455 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| May 9, 2010 | 45 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M7.2 | 123 km | 38 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 84 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M6.7 | 52 km | 48 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia | M6.3 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Sep 23, 2022 | 37 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M6.2 | 118 km | 42 km |
| Jan 22, 1990 | 28 km S of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M6.2 | 110 km | 46 km |
| Jan 20, 1993 | 95 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.2 | 128 km | 68 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 61 km S of Bireun, Indonesia | M6.1 | 71 km | 13 km |
| Nov 20, 1994 | 44 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia | M6.1 | 63 km | 153 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 47 km ENE of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M6.0 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 89 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.8 | 35 km | 30 km |
| May 11, 2025 | 19 km ENE of Blangpidie, Indonesia | M5.7 | 40 km | 86 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 44 km W of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.7 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 58 km SSE of Blangpidie, Indonesia | M5.7 | 95 km | 53 km |
| Oct 13, 2013 | 35 km SW of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M5.6 | 134 km | 46 km |
| Jul 21, 1999 | 68 km S of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia | M5.6 | 50 km | 175 km |
| Jul 23, 1991 | 46 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M5.6 | 131 km | 47 km |
| Jun 11, 1997 | 83 km NW of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.6 | 144 km | 57 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 97 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.6 | 37 km | 54 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 90 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.5 | 39 km | 67 km |
| Mar 10, 2000 | 61 km SSW of Reuleuet, Indonesia | M5.5 | 134 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Telong, Bur ni (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Telong, Bur ni | Stratovolcano | 2,617 m (8,586 ft) | 1937 | 74 km |
| Peuet Sague | Complex | 2,785 m (9,137 ft) | 2000 | 120 km |
| Sinabung | Stratovolcano | 2,460 m (8,071 ft) | 2019 | 184 km |
| Singkut | Caldera(s) | 2,181 m (7,156 ft) | 1881 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 11.8 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 11.5 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
Rikitgaib has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 63°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 105.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.9") and June the driest (6.1").