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Weather & Climate in Lotu, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lotu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 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 180.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 3,724.5 sq mi (9,646.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.4299°N, 97.3537°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,171 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.6.
| Mar 28, 2005 | 78 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia | M8.6 | 78 km | 30 km |
| Apr 6, 2010 | 75 km E of Sinabang, Indonesia | M7.8 | 111 km | 31 km |
| May 19, 2005 | 89 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.9 | 71 km | 30 km |
| Jul 5, 2005 | 94 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.7 | 53 km | 21 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 54 km SSW of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.4 | 55 km | 31 km |
| Apr 3, 2005 | 33 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.3 | 93 km | 36 km |
| Jul 27, 2006 | 96 km SW of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.3 | 39 km | 20 km |
| Apr 25, 2006 | 87 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.3 | 74 km | 21 km |
| Apr 28, 2005 | 60 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.2 | 100 km | 22 km |
| Jan 22, 2008 | 146 km SSW of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.2 | 48 km | 20 km |
| Jan 26, 2011 | 58 km ESE of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.1 | 104 km | 23 km |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 51 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.1 | 108 km | 24 km |
| Apr 11, 2005 | 54 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.1 | 106 km | 24 km |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 136 km SW of Sibolga, Indonesia | M6.1 | 80 km | 36 km |
| Jan 15, 2023 | 40 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.1 | 94 km | 37 km |
| May 11, 2004 | 181 km SW of Sibolga, Indonesia | M6.1 | 124 km | 21 km |
| Apr 6, 2011 | 108 km SW of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.0 | 36 km | 20 km |
| Jul 5, 2014 | 86 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.0 | 73 km | 20 km |
| Sep 1, 2000 | 117 km SSE of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.0 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Dec 1, 2013 | 69 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.0 | 90 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.2 m (14 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2005 | INDONESIA | Earthquake | 4.2 m | 1,319 | 78 km |
| 2010 | SUMATRA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 111 km |
| 1861 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | — | 51 km |
| 1861 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | — | 51 km |
| 1843 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | — | 72 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 7.9 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 8.3 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 11.6 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 15.4 in | Coldest |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 15.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 12.9 in |
Lotu has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in October to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 132.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.5") and June the driest (7.8").