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Weather & Climate in Sidikalang, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sidikalang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 150 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 102.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,497 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 71.3°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 150 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,497 ft (1,066 m) |
| Area | 30.0 sq mi (77.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,687/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.7490°N, 98.3127°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
468 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 | 146 km | 31 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 68 km WSW of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.7 | 52 km | 91 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 54 km SSW of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.4 | 127 km | 31 km |
| Apr 3, 2005 | 33 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.3 | 91 km | 36 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia | M6.3 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 1993 | 95 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.2 | 87 km | 68 km |
| Jun 23, 2012 | 66 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.1 | 55 km | 95 km |
| Jan 15, 2023 | 40 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.1 | 92 km | 37 km |
| Mar 7, 2007 | 39 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.9 | 99 km | 35 km |
| May 1, 2014 | 41 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.9 | 96 km | 37 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 58 km SSE of Blangpidie, Indonesia | M5.7 | 145 km | 53 km |
| May 8, 2015 | 83 km S of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.7 | 142 km | 36 km |
| Jun 14, 2011 | 38 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.6 | 134 km | 22 km |
| Jan 16, 2017 | 14 km NNW of Berastagi, Indonesia | M5.6 | 66 km | 6 km |
| Jun 11, 1997 | 83 km NW of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.6 | 110 km | 57 km |
| Apr 4, 2005 | 76 km S of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.6 | 136 km | 30 km |
| Mar 29, 2005 | 44 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 147 km | 30 km |
| Jun 14, 2011 | 50 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 144 km | 17 km |
| May 3, 2014 | 46 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.4 | 109 km | 43 km |
| Mar 15, 2014 | 13 km S of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia | M5.4 | 85 km | 172 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis 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 | — | 146 km |
| 1892 | NORTHEAST SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
| 1843 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sinabung (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sinabung | Stratovolcano | 2,460 m (8,071 ft) | 2019 | 48 km |
| Singkut | Caldera(s) | 2,181 m (7,156 ft) | 1881 | 59 km |
| Toba | Caldera | 2,157 m (7,077 ft) | Unknown | 61 km |
| Sibualbuali | Stratovolcano | 1,819 m (5,968 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Lubukraya | Stratovolcano | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 8.9 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 6.8 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 10.0 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 10.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 11.9 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 10.8 in |
Sidikalang has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 71°F in September to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 102.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.9") and July the driest (4.3").