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Lahat, Indonesia

South Sumatra · Indonesia

Lahat is a mid-size city in South Sumatra, Indonesia with a population of 65,906. Elevation: 377 ft (115 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

65,906 Population 738/sq mi density
377 ft Elevation 115 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
123.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jakarta Timezone

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People

Population65,906
Density738/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain123.0 in/yr
Sunny Days130/yr
Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Population65,906
Population Density738 / sq mi
Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Coordinates-3.7851°, 103.5428°
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceSouth Sumatra
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation123.0 inches (3,124 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lahat

Lahat is a mid-size city in Indonesia (South Sumatra) with a population of 65,906. The city sits at an elevation of 377 feet (115 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 123.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jakarta.

Climate in Lahat

Lahat has an average annual temperature of 24.8°C (77°F). The hottest month is Oct (25.4°C), the coldest is Jul (24.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2857 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.4°C / 76°F 20.2° / 29.7° 325.2
Feb 24.5°C / 76°F 20.1° / 29.7° 253.5
Mar 24.8°C / 77°F 20.4° / 30° 342.1
Apr 25.2°C / 77°F 21.1° / 30.2° 360.9
May 25.3°C / 78°F 21.5° / 30.3° 215.4
Jun 24.7°C / 76°F 20.4° / 29.7° 190.9
Jul 24.2°C / 76°F 19.3° / 29.6° 150.7
Aug 24.4°C / 76°F 19.6° / 29.8° 110.5
Sep 24.7°C / 77°F 19.6° / 30.8° 139.1
Oct 25.4°C / 78°F 20.3° / 31.8° 201.6
Nov 25.3°C / 78°F 20.8° / 31.5° 245.8
Dec 24.7°C / 76°F 20.4° / 30.8° 321.5
Lahat has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 130 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 123.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 377 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above Indonesia avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days130 days/yr

Geography

Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Area89.3 sq mi (231.3 km²)
Population Density738/sq mi
Coordinates-3.7851°N, 103.5428°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 123.0"
224% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 17.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

476 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 30, 2025.

Feb 13, 2001 102 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia M7.4 147 km
Nov 5, 1995 99 km S of Pagar Alam, Indonesia M6.3 131 km
Jan 21, 1994 98 km SW of Baturaja, Indonesia M6.0 120 km
Jul 10, 2000 59 km SW of Baturaja, Indonesia M5.8 80 km
May 22, 2025 21 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia M5.7 145 km
Sep 1, 1993 67 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia M5.7 124 km
Jul 22, 2000 31 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia M5.7 134 km
Jul 26, 2009 95 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia M5.7 135 km
Mar 5, 1991 23 km SSE of Bengkulu, Indonesia M5.7 132 km
Apr 2, 2008 68 km WSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia M5.7 111 km
Jul 17, 1998 75 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia M5.7 113 km
Apr 6, 2005 26 km SE of Bengkulu, Indonesia M5.6 127 km
Nov 8, 1991 56 km WSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia M5.6 98 km
Dec 11, 1996 78 km S of Pagar Alam, Indonesia M5.5 113 km
Jan 26, 1991 13 km ESE of Curup, Indonesia M5.5 106 km
Sep 17, 2016 71 km SW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia M5.5 114 km
Jan 6, 2021 70 km WSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia M5.5 113 km
Apr 15, 2023 94 km SSW of Pagar Alam, Indonesia M5.5 133 km
Apr 22, 1993 32 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia M5.4 141 km
Jul 24, 1994 52 km W of Pagar Alam, Indonesia M5.4 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dempo (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Dempo Stratovolcano(es) 3,142 m (10,308 ft) 2017 53 km
Kaba Stratovolcano 1,940 m (6,365 ft) 2000 107 km
Ranau Caldera 1,854 m (6,083 ft) Unknown 128 km
Daun, Bukit Stratovolcano(es) 2,467 m (8,094 ft) Unknown 138 km
Hululais Compound 2,122 m (6,962 ft) Unknown 157 km
Sekincau Belirang Caldera(s) 1,717 m (5,633 ft) Unknown 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 17.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 13.5 in
March 79°F (26°C) 14.4 in
April 80°F (27°C) 12.3 in
May 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in
September 80°F (26°C) 6.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 8.8 in
November 79°F (26°C) 11.2 in
December 79°F (26°C) 14.9 in

Lahat has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 123.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (17.2") and July the driest (4.6").

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Theme Parks in Lahat

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Waterboom Lahat

Train Stations in Lahat

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lahat
Lahat

Gas Stations in Lahat

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pertamina
SPBU 24.314.44

Airports Near Lahat

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pendopo AirportPDOMedium Airport
Atung Bungsu AirportPXASmall Airport
Silampari AirportLLJSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lahat

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Masjid Jami' Al-Kautsar

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jakarta

Around Lahat

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hospitals 1
Supermarkets 1
Police Stations 1

Things to See Near Lahat

3 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (2)
  • • Bukit Besak
  • • Bukit Serelo
🎢 Theme Parks (1)
  • • Waterboom Lahat

🇮🇩 About Indonesia

Capital Jakarta
Population 267,663,435
Area 1,919,440 km²
GDP (USD) $1,371,169,301,564
GDP per capita $4,876
HDI 0.713
Life expectancy 71.2 years
Internet users 69.2%
Urban population 58.1%
Currency IDR (Rupiah)
Languages Indonesian
Calling code +62
TLD .id
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Indonesia

8 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Tahun Baru Masehi
Apr 3 Good Friday Wafat Isa Almasih
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Paskah
May 1 Labour Day Hari Buruh Internasional
May 14 Ascension Day Kenaikan Isa Almasih
Jun 1 Pancasila Day Hari Lahir Pancasila
Aug 17 Independence Day Hari Ulang Tahun Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia
Dec 25 Christmas Day Hari Raya Natal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lahat

What is the population of Lahat?

Lahat has a population of 65,906 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 738 people per square mile, spread across 89.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lahat?

Lahat has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 130 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 123.0 inches.

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