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Weather & Climate in Sukarama, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sukarama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 165.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,667 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,667 ft (813 m) |
| Area | 30.0 sq mi (77.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.6465°N, 98.3015°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
501 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.6.
| Mar 28, 2005 | 78 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia | M8.6 | 147 km | 30 km |
| Apr 6, 2010 | 75 km E of Sinabang, Indonesia | M7.8 | 142 km | 31 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 68 km WSW of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.7 | 58 km | 91 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 54 km SSW of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.4 | 117 km | 31 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia | M6.3 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Apr 3, 2005 | 33 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.3 | 80 km | 36 km |
| Jan 20, 1993 | 95 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.2 | 93 km | 68 km |
| Jan 15, 2023 | 40 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.1 | 81 km | 37 km |
| Jun 23, 2012 | 66 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.1 | 60 km | 95 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 31 km NNW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M6.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2007 | 39 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.9 | 89 km | 35 km |
| May 1, 2014 | 41 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.9 | 85 km | 37 km |
| May 8, 2015 | 83 km S of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.7 | 131 km | 36 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 58 km SSE of Blangpidie, Indonesia | M5.7 | 149 km | 53 km |
| Jan 16, 2017 | 14 km NNW of Berastagi, Indonesia | M5.6 | 77 km | 6 km |
| Jun 11, 1997 | 83 km NW of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.6 | 111 km | 57 km |
| Apr 4, 2005 | 76 km S of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.6 | 125 km | 30 km |
| Jun 14, 2011 | 38 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.6 | 127 km | 22 km |
| Mar 29, 2005 | 44 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 140 km | 30 km |
| Jun 14, 2011 | 50 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 137 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.2 m (14 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2005 | INDONESIA | Earthquake | 4.2 m | 1,319 | 147 km |
| 2010 | SUMATRA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 142 km |
| 1892 | NORTHEAST SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
| 1843 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sinabung (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sinabung | Stratovolcano | 2,460 m (8,071 ft) | 2019 | 59 km |
| Toba | Caldera | 2,157 m (7,077 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Singkut | Caldera(s) | 2,181 m (7,156 ft) | 1881 | 71 km |
| Sibualbuali | Stratovolcano | 1,819 m (5,968 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Lubukraya | Stratovolcano | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 8.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 10.0 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 11.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 8.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 7.3 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 12.4 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 11.0 in |
Sukarama has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 61°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 108.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.6") and July the driest (5.1").