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Weather & Climate in Ngkan, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ngkan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 279 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 133.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,314 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 75.8°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,314 ft (1,315 m) |
| Area | 131.8 sq mi (341.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.4017°N, 97.6687°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
326 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 | 133 km | 31 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 68 km WSW of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.7 | 55 km | 91 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 84 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M6.7 | 61 km | 48 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia | M6.3 | 31 km | 33 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 52 km N of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.3 | 150 km | 27 km |
| Jan 20, 1993 | 95 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.2 | 29 km | 68 km |
| Nov 20, 1994 | 44 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia | M6.1 | 104 km | 153 km |
| Jun 23, 2012 | 66 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.1 | 50 km | 95 km |
| Mar 29, 2005 | 29 km NE of Sinabang, Indonesia | M5.9 | 147 km | 30 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 89 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.8 | 75 km | 30 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 58 km SSE of Blangpidie, Indonesia | M5.7 | 62 km | 53 km |
| May 11, 2025 | 19 km ENE of Blangpidie, Indonesia | M5.7 | 85 km | 86 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 44 km W of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.7 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jun 11, 1997 | 83 km NW of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.6 | 69 km | 57 km |
| Jan 16, 2017 | 14 km NNW of Berastagi, Indonesia | M5.6 | 89 km | 6 km |
| Jul 21, 1999 | 68 km S of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia | M5.6 | 139 km | 175 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 97 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.6 | 70 km | 54 km |
| Nov 18, 1990 | 90 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.5 | 70 km | 67 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 91 km SW of Langsa, Indonesia | M5.4 | 68 km | 49 km |
| Apr 6, 2010 | 69 km W of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.3 | 130 km | 35 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 | — | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sinabung (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sinabung | Stratovolcano | 2,460 m (8,071 ft) | 2019 | 84 km |
| Singkut | Caldera(s) | 2,181 m (7,156 ft) | 1881 | 94 km |
| Toba | Caldera | 2,157 m (7,077 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Telong, Bur ni | Stratovolcano | 2,617 m (8,586 ft) | 1937 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 9.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 7.7 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 10.4 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 12.2 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 9.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | Driest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 8.8 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 10.0 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 13.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 13.5 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 11.7 in |
Ngkan has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 54°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 119.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.6") and June the driest (6.2").