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Pematangsiantar, Indonesia

Full City Profile

274,838 Population 8,900/sq mi density
1,273 ft Elevation 388 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Pematangsiantar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 137 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 110.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.2°F
41% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days137 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,273 ft (388 m)
Area30.9 sq mi (80.0 km²)
Population Density8,900/sq mi
Coordinates2.9595°N, 99.0687°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 110.2"
190% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 6.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

296 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 18, 2025.

Sep 5, 2011 68 km WSW of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.7 131 km
Oct 10, 1996 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia M6.3 136 km
Jun 23, 2012 66 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.1 130 km
May 19, 2008 31 km NNW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M6.0 147 km
Jun 14, 2011 38 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.6 124 km
Jan 16, 2017 14 km NNW of Berastagi, Indonesia M5.6 78 km
Mar 29, 2005 44 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 132 km
Jun 14, 2011 50 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 127 km
Mar 17, 2025 41 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.4 121 km
Jul 11, 2017 10 km NNE of Parapat, Indonesia M5.4 26 km
Jul 15, 1995 14 km E of Parapat, Indonesia M5.4 32 km
Mar 15, 2014 13 km S of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia M5.4 14 km
Nov 1, 1993 45 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.3 147 km
Apr 19, 2015 26 km NE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.3 119 km
Jul 24, 2007 23 km E of Singkil, Indonesia M5.3 142 km
May 19, 2008 39 km NNW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.3 138 km
Feb 20, 2012 30 km SW of Bandar, Indonesia M5.2 135 km
Jun 26, 2023 55 km NW of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.2 112 km
Mar 28, 2005 18 km NNW of Ambarita, Indonesia M5.2 37 km
Aug 27, 2012 33 km SSE of Parapat, Indonesia M5.2 65 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 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toba (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toba Caldera 2,157 m (7,077 ft) Unknown 50 km
Singkut Caldera(s) 2,181 m (7,156 ft) 1881 71 km
Sinabung Stratovolcano 2,460 m (8,071 ft) 2019 79 km
Sibualbuali Stratovolcano 1,819 m (5,968 ft) Unknown 157 km
Lubukraya Stratovolcano 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 8.0 in
February 76°F (25°C) 6.8 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 8.3 in
April 77°F (25°C) 9.3 in
May 77°F (25°C) 9.8 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 7.0 in
July 76°F (25°C) 6.9 in
August 76°F (25°C) 8.5 in
September 76°F (24°C) 11.9 in
October 76°F (24°C) 13.4 in Wettest
November 76°F (24°C) 10.4 in
December 75°F (24°C) 9.9 in Coldest

Pematangsiantar has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 75°F in December to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 110.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.4") and February the driest (6.8").

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