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Weather & Climate in Sangir, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sangir has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 295 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 86.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,282 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,282 ft (1,610 m) |
| Area | 354.5 sq mi (918.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.8862°N, 97.5279°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
287 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 | 8 km | 48 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 68 km WSW of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.7 | 110 km | 91 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia | M6.3 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 1993 | 95 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.2 | 83 km | 68 km |
| Nov 20, 1994 | 44 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia | M6.1 | 50 km | 153 km |
| Jun 23, 2012 | 66 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.1 | 106 km | 95 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 61 km S of Bireun, Indonesia | M6.1 | 128 km | 13 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 47 km ENE of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M6.0 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 89 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.8 | 25 km | 30 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 58 km SSE of Blangpidie, Indonesia | M5.7 | 80 km | 53 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 44 km W of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.7 | 68 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2025 | 19 km ENE of Blangpidie, Indonesia | M5.7 | 59 km | 86 km |
| Jan 16, 2017 | 14 km NNW of Berastagi, Indonesia | M5.6 | 122 km | 6 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 97 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.6 | 26 km | 54 km |
| Jun 11, 1997 | 83 km NW of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.6 | 114 km | 57 km |
| Jul 21, 1999 | 68 km S of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia | M5.6 | 84 km | 175 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 90 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.5 | 21 km | 67 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 59 km S of Bireun, Indonesia | M5.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2006 | 21 km SE of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M5.4 | 142 km | 30 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 91 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.4 | 20 km | 49 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sinabung (125 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sinabung | Stratovolcano | 2,460 m (8,071 ft) | 2019 | 125 km |
| Telong, Bur ni | Stratovolcano | 2,617 m (8,586 ft) | 1937 | 126 km |
| Singkut | Caldera(s) | 2,181 m (7,156 ft) | 1881 | 129 km |
| Peuet Sague | Complex | 2,785 m (9,137 ft) | 2000 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 8.3 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 7.9 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 9.7 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 12.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 12.0 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 11.5 in |
Sangir has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 58°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 106.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.2") and June the driest (5.9").