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Weather & Climate in Sipagimbar, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sipagimbar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 75°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 128.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,107 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.5°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,107 ft (947 m) |
| Area | 2,044.3 sq mi (5,294.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.8307°N, 99.3719°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
455 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 | 122 km | 211 km |
| Apr 3, 2023 | 77 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M6.1 | 125 km | 84 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 31 km NNW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M6.0 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2011 | 38 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.6 | 29 km | 22 km |
| May 12, 2003 | 47 km WSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 92 km | 78 km |
| Jun 14, 2011 | 50 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 16 km | 17 km |
| Mar 29, 2005 | 44 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 19 km | 30 km |
| Mar 15, 2014 | 13 km S of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia | M5.4 | 117 km | 172 km |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 41 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.4 | 27 km | 47 km |
| Jul 15, 1995 | 14 km E of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.4 | 100 km | 165 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 10 km NNE of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.4 | 111 km | 147 km |
| Mar 11, 2019 | 61 km WSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.3 | 102 km | 76 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 39 km NNW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.3 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2015 | 26 km NE of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.3 | 47 km | 123 km |
| Nov 1, 1993 | 45 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.3 | 141 km | 84 km |
| Mar 1, 2018 | 72 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.3 | 116 km | 67 km |
| Jul 24, 2010 | 51 km SE of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.3 | 95 km | 42 km |
| Mar 1, 2018 | 71 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.2 | 115 km | 71 km |
| Aug 27, 2012 | 33 km SSE of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.2 | 72 km | 150 km |
| May 11, 2001 | 66 km SSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.2 | 116 km | 80 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 | — | — | 76 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sibualbuali (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sibualbuali | Stratovolcano | 1,819 m (5,968 ft) | Unknown | 33 km |
| Lubukraya | Stratovolcano | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 43 km |
| Toba | Caldera | 2,157 m (7,077 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Sorikmarapi | Stratovolcano | 2,145 m (7,037 ft) | 1986 | 129 km |
| Sinabung | Stratovolcano | 2,460 m (8,071 ft) | 2019 | 185 km |
| Singkut | Caldera(s) | 2,181 m (7,156 ft) | 1881 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 9.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 7.3 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 9.0 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 9.2 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.3 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 10.2 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 10.4 in |
Sipagimbar has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 95.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.4") and July the driest (4.4").