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Weather & Climate in Kota Pinang, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kota Pinang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 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 133.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 2,044.3 sq mi (5,294.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.8908°N, 100.0921°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
342 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Nov 11, 1999 | 106 km SSE of Rantauprapat, Indonesia | M6.2 | 73 km | 211 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 31 km NNW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M6.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2011 | 38 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.6 | 109 km | 22 km |
| Jun 14, 2011 | 50 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 97 km | 17 km |
| Mar 29, 2005 | 44 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 99 km | 30 km |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 41 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.4 | 107 km | 47 km |
| Jul 15, 1995 | 14 km E of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.4 | 143 km | 165 km |
| Apr 19, 2015 | 26 km NE of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.3 | 126 km | 123 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 39 km NNW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.3 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2010 | 51 km SE of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.3 | 117 km | 42 km |
| Dec 4, 2000 | 22 km WNW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.2 | 124 km | 95 km |
| Feb 20, 2012 | 30 km SW of Bandar, Indonesia | M5.2 | 59 km | 193 km |
| Mar 25, 2011 | 33 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.2 | 140 km | 110 km |
| Aug 27, 2012 | 33 km SSE of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.2 | 130 km | 150 km |
| May 6, 2011 | 101 km SE of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.1 | 127 km | 138 km |
| Oct 3, 2016 | 34 km ESE of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.1 | 120 km | 158 km |
| May 27, 1992 | 26 km WNW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.1 | 122 km | 126 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 48 km NNE of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.1 | 122 km | 58 km |
| Mar 13, 2018 | 37 km NE of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.1 | 122 km | 124 km |
| Mar 5, 2022 | 10 km ENE of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.0 | 147 km | 149 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1892 | NORTHEAST SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | — | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sibualbuali (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sibualbuali | Stratovolcano | 1,819 m (5,968 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Lubukraya | Stratovolcano | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Sorikmarapi | Stratovolcano | 2,145 m (7,037 ft) | 1986 | 147 km |
| Toba | Caldera | 2,157 m (7,077 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 8.6 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 9.2 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 10.5 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 10.5 in | Coldest |
Kota Pinang has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in December to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 97.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.5") and July the driest (5.1").