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Weather & Climate in Simpang Pasir, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Simpang Pasir has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 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 146.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 2,044.3 sq mi (5,294.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.0825°N, 100.5921°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
97 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Nov 11, 1999 | 106 km SSE of Rantauprapat, Indonesia | M6.2 | 95 km | 211 km |
| Feb 20, 2012 | 30 km SW of Bandar, Indonesia | M5.2 | 118 km | 193 km |
| Apr 30, 2020 | 40 km ESE of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.0 | 146 km | 17 km |
| May 22, 2006 | 38 km SSW of Bandar, Indonesia | M5.0 | 118 km | 181 km |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 33 km NE of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.0 | 133 km | 159 km |
| Apr 26, 1997 | 27 km ENE of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M4.9 | 140 km | 100 km |
| Jun 2, 2023 | 37 km SW of Bandar, Indonesia | M4.9 | 126 km | 157 km |
| Dec 16, 1991 | 92 km SSE of Bandar, Indonesia | M4.9 | 103 km | 236 km |
| Dec 9, 2009 | 78 km E of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M4.9 | 107 km | 207 km |
| Sep 8, 2014 | 89 km ESE of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M4.9 | 124 km | 202 km |
| May 11, 1991 | 107 km W of Balaipungut, Indonesia | M4.9 | 131 km | 221 km |
| Jan 5, 2004 | 24 km WNW of Balaipungut, Indonesia | M4.8 | 121 km | 274 km |
| May 9, 2007 | 109 km ESE of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M4.8 | 146 km | 8 km |
| Oct 16, 2001 | 34 km WSW of Bandar, Indonesia | M4.8 | 127 km | 77 km |
| Mar 20, 1995 | 105 km W of Balaipungut, Indonesia | M4.8 | 103 km | 220 km |
| Sep 23, 1997 | 106 km WNW of Balaipungut, Indonesia | M4.8 | 96 km | 229 km |
| Jul 17, 2002 | northern Sumatra, Indonesia | M4.7 | 126 km | 169 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 46 km NNE of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M4.7 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2009 | 44 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M4.6 | 143 km | 163 km |
| Mar 29, 1995 | 47 km S of Bandar, Indonesia | M4.6 | 103 km | 181 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 | — | — | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sibualbuali (160 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sibualbuali | Stratovolcano | 1,819 m (5,968 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Lubukraya | Stratovolcano | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Sorikmarapi | Stratovolcano | 2,145 m (7,037 ft) | 1986 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).