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Weather & Climate in Tangantangancut, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tangantangancut has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°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 39 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 354.5 sq mi (918.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.6876°N, 96.8896°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
645 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Apr 6, 2010 | 75 km E of Sinabang, Indonesia | M7.8 | 146 km | 31 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 50 km NW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M7.4 | 131 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 | 97 km | 38 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 68 km WSW of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.7 | 137 km | 91 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 84 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M6.7 | 68 km | 48 km |
| Jul 25, 2012 | 44 km NW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.4 | 144 km | 22 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 52 km N of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.3 | 98 km | 27 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia | M6.3 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Sep 1, 1993 | 62 km NNW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.3 | 116 km | 34 km |
| Oct 31, 1994 | 63 km NNW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.2 | 107 km | 29 km |
| Jan 20, 1993 | 95 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.2 | 102 km | 68 km |
| Sep 23, 2022 | 37 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M6.2 | 94 km | 42 km |
| Jan 22, 1990 | 28 km S of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M6.2 | 90 km | 46 km |
| Jun 23, 2012 | 66 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.1 | 135 km | 95 km |
| Nov 20, 1994 | 44 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia | M6.1 | 106 km | 153 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 61 km S of Bireun, Indonesia | M6.1 | 109 km | 13 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 47 km ENE of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M6.0 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Dec 9, 2009 | 60 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.0 | 150 km | 21 km |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 42 km NW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M5.9 | 142 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | 110 km |
| 2010 | SUMATRA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Telong, Bur ni (121 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Telong, Bur ni | Stratovolcano | 2,617 m (8,586 ft) | 1937 | 121 km |
| Peuet Sague | Complex | 2,785 m (9,137 ft) | 2000 | 151 km |
| Sinabung | Stratovolcano | 2,460 m (8,071 ft) | 2019 | 176 km |
| Singkut | Caldera(s) | 2,181 m (7,156 ft) | 1881 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 8.3 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 9.7 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 11.6 in | Coldest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 11.6 in |
Tangantangancut has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in November to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 105.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.8") and June the driest (5.7").