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Weather & Climate in Terangun, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Terangun has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 231.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,513 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.1°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,513 ft (766 m) |
| Area | 354.5 sq mi (918.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.0772°N, 97.0666°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
457 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 | 122 km | 38 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 84 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M6.7 | 47 km | 48 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 52 km N of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.3 | 146 km | 27 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia | M6.3 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 1990 | 28 km S of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M6.2 | 109 km | 46 km |
| Jan 20, 1993 | 95 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.2 | 121 km | 68 km |
| Sep 23, 2022 | 37 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M6.2 | 116 km | 42 km |
| Nov 20, 1994 | 44 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia | M6.1 | 65 km | 153 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 61 km S of Bireun, Indonesia | M6.1 | 77 km | 13 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 47 km ENE of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M6.0 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 89 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.8 | 31 km | 30 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 58 km SSE of Blangpidie, Indonesia | M5.7 | 88 km | 53 km |
| May 11, 2025 | 19 km ENE of Blangpidie, Indonesia | M5.7 | 32 km | 86 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 44 km W of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.7 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Jul 21, 1999 | 68 km S of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia | M5.6 | 57 km | 175 km |
| Jul 23, 1991 | 46 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M5.6 | 130 km | 47 km |
| Jun 11, 1997 | 83 km NW of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.6 | 136 km | 57 km |
| Oct 13, 2013 | 35 km SW of Meulaboh, Indonesia | M5.6 | 134 km | 46 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 97 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.6 | 31 km | 54 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 59 km S of Bireun, Indonesia | M5.5 | 80 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Telong, Bur ni (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Telong, Bur ni | Stratovolcano | 2,617 m (8,586 ft) | 1937 | 82 km |
| Peuet Sague | Complex | 2,785 m (9,137 ft) | 2000 | 126 km |
| Sinabung | Stratovolcano | 2,460 m (8,071 ft) | 2019 | 178 km |
| Singkut | Caldera(s) | 2,181 m (7,156 ft) | 1881 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 9.4 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 11.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 11.4 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 11.5 in |
Terangun has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 63°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 103.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.6") and June the driest (5.6").