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Paropo, Indonesia

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16,065 Population 228/sq mi density
3,012 ft Elevation 918 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Paropo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above US avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days178 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,012 ft (918 m)
Area70.4 sq mi (182.3 km²)
Population Density228/sq mi
Coordinates2.8663°N, 98.5211°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.0"
129% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

392 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M5.0 on Jul 11, 2025.

Sep 5, 2011 68 km WSW of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.7 71 km
Apr 3, 2005 33 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M6.3 114 km
Oct 10, 1996 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia M6.3 91 km
Jan 20, 1993 95 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.2 103 km
Jun 23, 2012 66 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.1 71 km
Jan 15, 2023 40 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia M6.1 114 km
May 1, 2014 41 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.9 118 km
Mar 7, 2007 39 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.9 122 km
Jun 11, 1997 83 km NW of Singkil, Indonesia M5.6 132 km
Jan 16, 2017 14 km NNW of Berastagi, Indonesia M5.6 50 km
Jun 14, 2011 38 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.6 131 km
Jun 14, 2011 50 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 139 km
Mar 29, 2005 44 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 143 km
Jul 11, 2017 10 km NNE of Parapat, Indonesia M5.4 53 km
Mar 17, 2025 41 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.4 130 km
May 3, 2014 46 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.4 132 km
Mar 15, 2014 13 km S of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia M5.4 61 km
Jul 15, 1995 14 km E of Parapat, Indonesia M5.4 65 km
Apr 19, 2015 26 km NE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.3 118 km
Jul 24, 2007 23 km E of Singkil, Indonesia M5.3 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1892 NORTHEAST SUMATRA Earthquake 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sinabung (37 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sinabung Stratovolcano 2,460 m (8,071 ft) 2019 37 km
Singkut Caldera(s) 2,181 m (7,156 ft) 1881 43 km
Toba Caldera 2,157 m (7,077 ft) Unknown 47 km
Sibualbuali Stratovolcano 1,819 m (5,968 ft) Unknown 167 km
Lubukraya Stratovolcano 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 7.9 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 5.7 in
March 69°F (20°C) 8.4 in
April 69°F (21°C) 8.5 in
May 69°F (21°C) 7.0 in Warmest
June 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 7.6 in
October 68°F (20°C) 10.4 in Wettest
November 68°F (20°C) 10.1 in
December 67°F (20°C) 9.8 in

Paropo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 67°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 87.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.4") and July the driest (3.1").

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