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Weather & Climate in Percut, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Percut has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 93.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 167 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 30.3 sq mi (78.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,276/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.6253°N, 98.8640°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
154 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 | 130 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 | 147 km | 68 km |
| Jun 23, 2012 | 66 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.1 | 127 km | 95 km |
| Jan 16, 2017 | 14 km NNW of Berastagi, Indonesia | M5.6 | 56 km | 6 km |
| Jul 15, 1995 | 14 km E of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.4 | 108 km | 165 km |
| Mar 15, 2014 | 13 km S of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia | M5.4 | 91 km | 172 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 10 km NNE of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.4 | 99 km | 147 km |
| Aug 27, 2012 | 33 km SSE of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.2 | 140 km | 150 km |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 18 km NNW of Ambarita, Indonesia | M5.2 | 89 km | 30 km |
| May 8, 2009 | 96 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia | M5.2 | 138 km | 25 km |
| Dec 4, 2001 | 63 km WSW of Pangkalan Brandan, Indonesia | M5.1 | 119 km | 139 km |
| Oct 3, 2016 | 34 km ESE of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.1 | 131 km | 158 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 17 km S of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia | M5.1 | 95 km | 175 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 18 km NW of Berastagi, Indonesia | M5.1 | 62 km | 145 km |
| Mar 5, 2022 | 10 km ENE of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.0 | 106 km | 149 km |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 21 km SSE of Parapat, Indonesia | M4.9 | 129 km | 149 km |
| Jan 12, 2005 | 19 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia | M4.9 | 143 km | 30 km |
| Feb 13, 2017 | 16 km N of Berastagi, Indonesia | M4.9 | 50 km | 8 km |
| Aug 13, 1994 | 40 km ESE of Parapat, Indonesia | M4.9 | 129 km | 177 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 | - | - | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Singkut (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Singkut | Caldera(s) | 2,181 m (7,156 ft) | 1881 | 58 km |
| Sinabung | Stratovolcano | 2,460 m (8,071 ft) | 2019 | 73 km |
| Toba | Caldera | 2,157 m (7,077 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 13.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 10.3 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | Coldest |
Percut has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in December to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 93.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.1") and February the driest (4.2").