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Weather & Climate in Takengon, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Takengon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 313 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 111.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,121 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,121 ft (1,256 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.6212°N, 96.8467°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
428 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 | 134 km | 38 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 84 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M6.7 | 104 km | 48 km |
| Jan 22, 1990 | 28 km S of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M6.2 | 116 km | 46 km |
| Sep 23, 2022 | 37 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M6.2 | 126 km | 42 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 61 km S of Bireun, Indonesia | M6.1 | 20 km | 13 km |
| Nov 20, 1994 | 44 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia | M6.1 | 89 km | 153 km |
| Jan 21, 2013 | 50 km S of Sigli, Indonesia | M6.1 | 110 km | 12 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 47 km ENE of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M6.0 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Sep 5, 2003 | 10 km SW of Sigli, Indonesia | M5.9 | 130 km | 125 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 89 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.8 | 89 km | 30 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 44 km W of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.7 | 81 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2025 | 19 km ENE of Blangpidie, Indonesia | M5.7 | 94 km | 86 km |
| Oct 13, 2013 | 35 km SW of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M5.6 | 131 km | 46 km |
| Jul 23, 1991 | 46 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M5.6 | 138 km | 47 km |
| Jul 21, 1999 | 68 km S of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia | M5.6 | 41 km | 175 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 97 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.6 | 93 km | 54 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 90 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.5 | 93 km | 67 km |
| Feb 15, 1999 | 51 km SSW of Sigli, Indonesia | M5.5 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Mar 10, 2000 | 61 km SSW of Reuleuet, Indonesia | M5.5 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 59 km S of Bireun, Indonesia | M5.5 | 22 km | 10 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 | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Telong, Bur ni (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Telong, Bur ni | Stratovolcano | 2,617 m (8,586 ft) | 1937 | 17 km |
| Peuet Sague | Complex | 2,785 m (9,137 ft) | 2000 | 69 km |
| Seulawah Agam | Stratovolcano | 1,810 m (5,938 ft) | 1839 | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 7.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
Takengon has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 66°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.7") and June the driest (4.5").