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Weather & Climate in Sabang, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sabang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 182 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 59.1 sq mi (153.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 712/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.8897°N, 95.3164°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
742 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jan 9, 2005 | 72 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M6.1 | 110 km | 40 km |
| Jan 21, 2013 | 50 km S of Sigli, Indonesia | M6.1 | 125 km | 12 km |
| Feb 9, 2005 | 85 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M6.0 | 124 km | 45 km |
| Sep 5, 2003 | 10 km SW of Sigli, Indonesia | M5.9 | 91 km | 125 km |
| Apr 27, 2007 | 79 km WSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M5.9 | 96 km | 38 km |
| Jan 5, 2005 | 104 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M5.9 | 112 km | 49 km |
| Aug 28, 1993 | 104 km NW of Sabang, Indonesia | M5.9 | 104 km | 133 km |
| Aug 26, 1991 | 134 km NW of Sabang, Indonesia | M5.9 | 135 km | 22 km |
| Aug 26, 1991 | 144 km NW of Sabang, Indonesia | M5.8 | 145 km | 26 km |
| Jul 30, 2005 | northern Sumatra, Indonesia | M5.8 | 122 km | 38 km |
| Mar 25, 2005 | 106 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M5.8 | 113 km | 39 km |
| Apr 12, 1996 | 149 km NW of Sabang, Indonesia | M5.8 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 63 km WSW of Sabang, Indonesia | M5.7 | 64 km | 68 km |
| Jan 1, 2005 | 103 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M5.7 | 112 km | 36 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 100 km W of Sabang, Indonesia | M5.7 | 101 km | 65 km |
| Jan 10, 2013 | 94 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M5.7 | 132 km | 38 km |
| Jan 6, 2005 | 60 km WSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M5.7 | 83 km | 50 km |
| Mar 17, 2005 | 79 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M5.7 | 117 km | 60 km |
| Sep 9, 2000 | 60 km NNE of Sabang, Indonesia | M5.7 | 61 km | 229 km |
| May 13, 2006 | 99 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | M5.7 | 106 km | 34 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | OFF NORTHWEST COAST OF INDONESIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 14 km |
| 1948 | OFF NORTHWEST COAST | Earthquake | - | - | 37 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Seulawah Agam (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Seulawah Agam | Stratovolcano | 1,810 m (5,938 ft) | 1839 | 62 km |
| Peuet Sague | Complex | 2,785 m (9,137 ft) | 2000 | 154 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Driest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 9.8 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 13.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Sabang has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in December to 80°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 86.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (13.7") and April the driest (4.4").