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Weather & Climate in Sawang, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sawang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 159.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 472 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 76.2°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Area | 354.5 sq mi (918.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.4034°N, 97.1011°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
719 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.6.
| Mar 28, 2005 | 78 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia | M8.6 | 147 km | 30 km |
| Apr 6, 2010 | 75 km E of Sinabang, Indonesia | M7.8 | 114 km | 31 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 50 km NW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M7.4 | 130 km | 30 km |
| Feb 20, 2008 | 56 km NW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M7.4 | 145 km | 26 km |
| May 9, 2010 | 45 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M7.2 | 126 km | 38 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 84 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M6.7 | 69 km | 48 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 68 km WSW of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.7 | 101 km | 91 km |
| Jul 25, 2012 | 44 km NW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.4 | 141 km | 22 km |
| Sep 1, 1993 | 62 km NNW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.3 | 118 km | 34 km |
| Jan 7, 2020 | 14 km S of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.3 | 144 km | 17 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 52 km N of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.3 | 93 km | 27 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia | M6.3 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Oct 31, 1994 | 63 km NNW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.2 | 110 km | 29 km |
| Sep 23, 2022 | 37 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M6.2 | 125 km | 42 km |
| Jan 22, 1990 | 28 km S of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M6.2 | 123 km | 46 km |
| Apr 28, 2005 | 60 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.2 | 145 km | 22 km |
| Jan 20, 1993 | 95 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.2 | 66 km | 68 km |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 51 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.1 | 143 km | 24 km |
| Nov 20, 1994 | 44 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia | M6.1 | 117 km | 153 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 61 km S of Bireun, Indonesia | M6.1 | 146 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.9 m (167 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2004 | OFF W. COAST OF SUMATRA | Earthquake | 50.9 m | 227,899 | 125 km |
| 2005 | INDONESIA | Earthquake | 4.2 m | 1,319 | 147 km |
| 2010 | SUMATRA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sinabung (146 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sinabung | Stratovolcano | 2,460 m (8,071 ft) | 2019 | 146 km |
| Telong, Bur ni | Stratovolcano | 2,617 m (8,586 ft) | 1937 | 155 km |
| Singkut | Caldera(s) | 2,181 m (7,156 ft) | 1881 | 156 km |
| Peuet Sague | Complex | 2,785 m (9,137 ft) | 2000 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 9.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 7.5 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 10.2 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 12.0 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 9.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | Driest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 10.0 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 13.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 13.4 in | Coldest |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 11.7 in |
Sawang has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in November to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 118.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.5") and June the driest (6.2").