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Weather & Climate in Lawepakam, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lawepakam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 153.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 856 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Area | 1,091.4 sq mi (2,826.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.3044°N, 97.9679°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
307 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Apr 6, 2010 | 75 km E of Sinabang, Indonesia | M7.8 | 145 km | 31 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 84 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M6.7 | 88 km | 48 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 68 km WSW of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.7 | 39 km | 91 km |
| Apr 3, 2005 | 33 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.3 | 143 km | 36 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia | M6.3 | 16 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 1993 | 95 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.2 | 41 km | 68 km |
| Jun 23, 2012 | 66 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.1 | 34 km | 95 km |
| Nov 20, 1994 | 44 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia | M6.1 | 122 km | 153 km |
| Jan 15, 2023 | 40 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.1 | 147 km | 37 km |
| May 1, 2014 | 41 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.9 | 149 km | 37 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 89 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.8 | 104 km | 30 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 44 km W of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.7 | 140 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2025 | 19 km ENE of Blangpidie, Indonesia | M5.7 | 120 km | 86 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 58 km SSE of Blangpidie, Indonesia | M5.7 | 94 km | 53 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 97 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.6 | 101 km | 54 km |
| Jan 16, 2017 | 14 km NNW of Berastagi, Indonesia | M5.6 | 56 km | 6 km |
| Jun 11, 1997 | 83 km NW of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.6 | 85 km | 57 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 90 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.5 | 99 km | 67 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 10 km NNE of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.4 | 128 km | 147 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 91 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.4 | 97 km | 49 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | SUMATRA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sinabung (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sinabung | Stratovolcano | 2,460 m (8,071 ft) | 2019 | 49 km |
| Singkut | Caldera(s) | 2,181 m (7,156 ft) | 1881 | 60 km |
| Toba | Caldera | 2,157 m (7,077 ft) | Unknown | 125 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 9.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 10.3 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 12.0 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 9.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 6.1 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 6.4 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 8.6 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 9.9 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 13.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 13.4 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 11.6 in |
Lawepakam has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 64°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 118.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.5") and June the driest (6.1").