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Weather & Climate in Lubuk Pakam, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lubuk Pakam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 294 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 147.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.7°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 30.3 sq mi (78.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.5592°N, 98.8733°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
156 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Sep 5, 2011 | 68 km WSW of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.7 | 127 km | 91 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia | M6.3 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 1993 | 95 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.2 | 145 km | 68 km |
| Jun 23, 2012 | 66 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.1 | 125 km | 95 km |
| Jan 16, 2017 | 14 km NNW of Berastagi, Indonesia | M5.6 | 52 km | 6 km |
| Mar 15, 2014 | 13 km S of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia | M5.4 | 83 km | 172 km |
| Jul 15, 1995 | 14 km E of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.4 | 101 km | 165 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 10 km NNE of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.4 | 91 km | 147 km |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 18 km NNW of Ambarita, Indonesia | M5.2 | 81 km | 30 km |
| Aug 27, 2012 | 33 km SSE of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.2 | 133 km | 150 km |
| May 8, 2009 | 96 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia | M5.2 | 137 km | 25 km |
| Dec 4, 2001 | 63 km WSW of Pangkalan Brandan, Indonesia | M5.1 | 121 km | 139 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 17 km S of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia | M5.1 | 88 km | 175 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 18 km NW of Berastagi, Indonesia | M5.1 | 59 km | 145 km |
| Oct 3, 2016 | 34 km ESE of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.1 | 124 km | 158 km |
| Mar 5, 2022 | 10 km ENE of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.0 | 99 km | 149 km |
| Jan 12, 2005 | 19 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia | M4.9 | 149 km | 30 km |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 21 km SSE of Parapat, Indonesia | M4.9 | 121 km | 149 km |
| Aug 13, 1994 | 40 km ESE of Parapat, Indonesia | M4.9 | 122 km | 177 km |
| Feb 13, 2017 | 16 km N of Berastagi, Indonesia | M4.9 | 46 km | 8 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 | — | — | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Singkut (54 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Singkut | Caldera(s) | 2,181 m (7,156 ft) | 1881 | 54 km |
| Sinabung | Stratovolcano | 2,460 m (8,071 ft) | 2019 | 69 km |
| Toba | Caldera | 2,157 m (7,077 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 12.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 10.5 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 8.3 in |
Lubuk Pakam has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 95.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.2") and February the driest (4.2").