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Medan, Indonesia

Full City Profile

2,435,252 Population 23,791/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Medan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 164 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 95.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days164 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area102.4 sq mi (265.1 km²)
Population Density23,791/sq mi
Coordinates3.5833°N, 98.6667°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 95.7"
152% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.21"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

176 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 2, 2025.

Nov 15, 1990 84 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M6.7 139 km
Sep 5, 2011 68 km WSW of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.7 110 km
Oct 10, 1996 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia M6.3 82 km
Jan 20, 1993 95 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.2 125 km
Jun 23, 2012 66 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.1 107 km
Nov 20, 1994 44 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia M6.1 145 km
Jan 16, 2017 14 km NNW of Berastagi, Indonesia M5.6 37 km
Jul 11, 2017 10 km NNE of Parapat, Indonesia M5.4 99 km
Mar 15, 2014 13 km S of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia M5.4 94 km
Jul 15, 1995 14 km E of Parapat, Indonesia M5.4 111 km
May 8, 2009 96 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia M5.2 115 km
Mar 28, 2005 18 km NNW of Ambarita, Indonesia M5.2 84 km
Aug 27, 2012 33 km SSE of Parapat, Indonesia M5.2 140 km
Apr 19, 2009 17 km S of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia M5.1 99 km
Nov 27, 1990 18 km NW of Berastagi, Indonesia M5.1 41 km
Oct 3, 2016 34 km ESE of Parapat, Indonesia M5.1 135 km
Dec 4, 2001 63 km WSW of Pangkalan Brandan, Indonesia M5.1 98 km
Nov 18, 1990 94 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia M5.1 149 km
Mar 5, 2022 10 km ENE of Parapat, Indonesia M5.0 108 km
Feb 13, 2017 16 km N of Berastagi, Indonesia M4.9 31 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Singkut (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Singkut Caldera(s) 2,181 m (7,156 ft) 1881 42 km
Sinabung Stratovolcano 2,460 m (8,071 ft) 2019 55 km
Toba Caldera 2,157 m (7,077 ft) Unknown 113 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
February 80°F (27°C) 4.2 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in
April 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in
August 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in
September 80°F (27°C) 12.2 in
October 80°F (26°C) 13.3 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 10.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 8.4 in Coldest

Medan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in December to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 95.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.3") and February the driest (4.2").

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