Padangsidempuan weather in December
In December, Padangsidempuan sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 20°C, with 335 mm of rain across 27.5 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 1% of the time in December, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of December to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Padangsidempuan's 11th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Padangsidempuan's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 20°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 335 mm
- 27.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 6:21 AM – 6:17 PM
- Cloud cover
- 93%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.97 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.6
- out of 10
Padangsidempuan is city in North Sumatra Province, Indonesia.
- Density
- 2,127/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 2001
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month.
A typical December day in Padangsidempuan reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 20°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 20 |
| 2 | 27 | 20 |
| 3 | 27 | 20 |
| 4 | 27 | 20 |
| 5 | 27 | 20 |
| 6 | 27 | 20 |
| 7 | 27 | 20 |
| 8 | 27 | 20 |
| 9 | 27 | 20 |
| 10 | 27 | 20 |
| 11 | 27 | 20 |
| 12 | 27 | 20 |
| 13 | 27 | 20 |
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| 18 | 27 | 20 |
| 19 | 27 | 20 |
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| 21 | 27 | 20 |
| 22 | 27 | 20 |
| 23 | 27 | 20 |
| 24 | 27 | 20 |
| 25 | 27 | 20 |
| 26 | 27 | 20 |
| 27 | 27 | 20 |
| 28 | 27 | 20 |
| 29 | 27 | 20 |
| 30 | 27 | 20 |
| 31 | 28 | 20 |
Padangsidempuan weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 10th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 19° | 241 | 24.6 | 11.9 | 4.0 |
| Feb | 28° / 20° | 212 | 21.6 | 12 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 29° / 20° | 247 | 26.6 | 12 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 29° / 20° | 291 | 26.8 | 12 | 3.2 |
| May | 29° / 20° | 198 | 22.4 | 12.1 | 3.8 |
| Jun | 28° / 20° | 126 | 17.4 | 12.1 | 4.5 |
| Jul | 28° / 19° | 167 | 19.7 | 12.1 | 4.7 |
| Aug | 28° / 19° | 226 | 23.5 | 12 | 4.2 |
| Sep | 28° / 19° | 236 | 24.2 | 12 | 3.9 |
| Oct | 27° / 20° | 310 | 26.2 | 12 | 3.8 |
| Nov | 27° / 20° | 367 | 28 | 11.9 | 3.4 |
| Dec | 27° / 20° | 335 | 27.5 | 11.9 | 3.6 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 1% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 2% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 97%.
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| Clearer (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Cloudier (%) | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 95 | 95 | 94 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 97 |
| 2 | 3 | 97 |
| 3 | 3 | 97 |
| 4 | 3 | 97 |
| 5 | 3 | 97 |
| 6 | 3 | 97 |
| 7 | 3 | 97 |
| 8 | 3 | 97 |
| 9 | 3 | 97 |
| 10 | 3 | 97 |
| 11 | 3 | 97 |
| 12 | 3 | 97 |
| 13 | 3 | 97 |
| 14 | 3 | 97 |
| 15 | 3 | 97 |
| 16 | 3 | 97 |
| 17 | 2 | 98 |
| 18 | 2 | 98 |
| 19 | 2 | 98 |
| 20 | 2 | 98 |
| 21 | 2 | 98 |
| 22 | 2 | 98 |
| 23 | 2 | 98 |
| 24 | 2 | 98 |
| 25 | 2 | 98 |
| 26 | 3 | 97 |
| 27 | 3 | 97 |
| 28 | 3 | 97 |
| 29 | 5 | 95 |
| 30 | 5 | 95 |
| 31 | 6 | 94 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Padangsidempuan gets around 335 mm of rain over 27.5 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 89% and peaks near 92% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 84 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 92 |
| 2 | 92 |
| 3 | 92 |
| 4 | 91 |
| 5 | 91 |
| 6 | 90 |
| 7 | 89 |
| 8 | 89 |
| 9 | 88 |
| 10 | 88 |
| 11 | 88 |
| 12 | 87 |
| 13 | 87 |
| 14 | 87 |
| 15 | 88 |
| 16 | 88 |
| 17 | 88 |
| 18 | 88 |
| 19 | 88 |
| 20 | 89 |
| 21 | 89 |
| 22 | 89 |
| 23 | 89 |
| 24 | 89 |
| 25 | 89 |
| 26 | 89 |
| 27 | 88 |
| 28 | 87 |
| 29 | 86 |
| 30 | 85 |
| 31 | 84 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the muggy band about 77% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Muggy (%) | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 83 |
| Oppressive (%) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 74 | 26 |
| 2 | 0 | 74 | 26 |
| 3 | 0 | 74 | 26 |
| 4 | 0 | 74 | 26 |
| 5 | 0 | 74 | 26 |
| 6 | 0 | 74 | 26 |
| 7 | 0 | 75 | 25 |
| 8 | 0 | 75 | 25 |
| 9 | 0 | 75 | 25 |
| 10 | 0 | 76 | 24 |
| 11 | 0 | 76 | 24 |
| 12 | 0 | 76 | 24 |
| 13 | 0 | 76 | 24 |
| 14 | 0 | 76 | 24 |
| 15 | 0 | 77 | 23 |
| 16 | 0 | 77 | 23 |
| 17 | 0 | 77 | 23 |
| 18 | 0 | 77 | 23 |
| 19 | 0 | 78 | 22 |
| 20 | 1 | 77 | 22 |
| 21 | 1 | 77 | 22 |
| 22 | 1 | 78 | 21 |
| 23 | 1 | 78 | 21 |
| 24 | 1 | 79 | 20 |
| 25 | 1 | 79 | 20 |
| 26 | 1 | 80 | 19 |
| 27 | 1 | 81 | 18 |
| 28 | 1 | 82 | 17 |
| 29 | 2 | 81 | 17 |
| 30 | 2 | 82 | 16 |
| 31 | 2 | 83 | 15 |
Wind in December
Winds average 5 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of December to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:15 AM to 6:28 AM, and sunset from 6:10 PM to 6:24 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 6:15 | 6:10 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 6:15 | 6:11 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 6:16 | 6:11 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 6:16 | 6:12 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:17 | 6:12 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 6:17 | 6:12 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:17 | 6:13 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:18 | 6:13 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:18 | 6:14 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:19 | 6:14 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:19 | 6:14 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:20 | 6:15 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:20 | 6:15 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:21 | 6:16 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:21 | 6:16 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 6:21 | 6:17 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 6:22 | 6:17 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 6:22 | 6:18 |
| 19 | 11.9 | 6:23 | 6:18 |
| 20 | 11.9 | 6:23 | 6:19 |
| 21 | 11.9 | 6:24 | 6:19 |
| 22 | 11.9 | 6:24 | 6:19 |
| 23 | 11.9 | 6:25 | 6:20 |
| 24 | 11.9 | 6:25 | 6:20 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 6:26 | 6:21 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 6:26 | 6:21 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 6:27 | 6:22 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:27 | 6:22 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:23 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:23 |
| 31 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:24 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 3.97 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.83 kWh/m² to a high of 5.05 kWh/m² in February across the year — December's 3.97 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 11 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 12 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 13 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 14 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 15 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 16 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.3 | Bright |
Is December a good time to visit Padangsidempuan?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Padangsidempuan.
What to pack for Padangsidempuan in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Padangsidempuan sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 20°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. About 28 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Padangsidempuan in December
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 44 km away) is warmest in March at about 30°C and coldest in November near 29°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 30 | Tropical |
| Mar | 30 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Padangsidempuan in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Padangsidempuan peaks around February 19 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near August 11 at about 11 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 14 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Padangsidempuan in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Padangsidempuan is worst in October — around 20 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.7× the cleanest month (December, 12 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 14 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 12 | 12 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Moderate |
| Feb | 18 | Moderate |
| Mar | 17 | Moderate |
| Apr | 15 | Moderate |
| May | 15 | Moderate |
| Jun | 14 | Moderate |
| Jul | 15 | Moderate |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 19 | Moderate |
| Oct | 20 | Moderate |
| Nov | 12 | Moderate |
| Dec | 12 | Moderate |
Where is Padangsidempuan?
Padangsidempuan sits at 1.4°N, 99.3°E, 310 m above sea level, in Indonesia. The nearest listed city is Sibolga, 68 km away.
Topography around Padangsidempuan
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Padangsidempuan.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Padangsidempuan has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 258 m around an average of 346 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,838 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,161 m.
The land around Padangsidempuan is covered by trees (63%) and artificial surfaces (28%) within 3 km, trees (90%) within 16 km, and trees (81%) within 80 km.
Indonesia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 29% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $5,060
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 30%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.3
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 11.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 471
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Padangsidempuan (1.3795°, 99.2715°, elevation 310 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).