Pematangsiantar weather in December
In December, Pematangsiantar sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 315 mm of rain across 29.6 wet days and about 11.8 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 0% of the time in December, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of December to 11 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Pematangsiantar's 10th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Pematangsiantar's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 315 mm
- 29.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min
- 6:25 AM – 6:15 PM
- Cloud cover
- 93%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.99 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.3
- out of 10
Pematangsiantar is city in North Sumatra Province, Indonesia.
- Density
- 3,491/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1871
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical December day in Pematangsiantar reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°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) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 21 |
| 2 | 28 | 21 |
| 3 | 28 | 21 |
| 4 | 28 | 21 |
| 5 | 28 | 21 |
| 6 | 28 | 21 |
| 7 | 28 | 21 |
| 8 | 28 | 21 |
| 9 | 28 | 21 |
| 10 | 28 | 21 |
| 11 | 28 | 21 |
| 12 | 28 | 21 |
| 13 | 28 | 21 |
| 14 | 28 | 21 |
| 15 | 28 | 21 |
| 16 | 28 | 21 |
| 17 | 28 | 21 |
| 18 | 28 | 21 |
| 19 | 28 | 21 |
| 20 | 28 | 21 |
| 21 | 28 | 21 |
| 22 | 28 | 21 |
| 23 | 28 | 21 |
| 24 | 28 | 21 |
| 25 | 28 | 21 |
| 26 | 28 | 21 |
| 27 | 28 | 21 |
| 28 | 28 | 21 |
| 29 | 28 | 21 |
| 30 | 28 | 21 |
| 31 | 28 | 21 |
How December really feels in Pematangsiantar
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
December sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Pematangsiantar weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 12th-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 21° | 240 | 27.9 | 11.8 | 3.5 |
| Feb | 28° / 21° | 189 | 24.1 | 11.9 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 29° / 21° | 217 | 26.5 | 12 | 3.3 |
| Apr | 29° / 22° | 249 | 28.6 | 12.1 | 2.8 |
| May | 30° / 22° | 265 | 29.2 | 12.1 | 2.8 |
| Jun | 30° / 22° | 231 | 27.1 | 12.2 | 3.0 |
| Jul | 29° / 21° | 237 | 26.7 | 12.2 | 3.2 |
| Aug | 29° / 21° | 274 | 28.8 | 12.1 | 3.0 |
| Sep | 29° / 21° | 361 | 29.4 | 12 | 2.9 |
| Oct | 28° / 21° | 375 | 30.2 | 11.9 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 28° / 21° | 351 | 29.4 | 11.9 | 3.2 |
| Dec | 28° / 21° | 315 | 29.6 | 11.8 | 3.3 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 0% 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 98%.
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| Clearer (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Cloudier (%) | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 98 |
| 2 | 2 | 98 |
| 3 | 2 | 98 |
| 4 | 2 | 98 |
| 5 | 2 | 98 |
| 6 | 2 | 98 |
| 7 | 2 | 98 |
| 8 | 2 | 98 |
| 9 | 2 | 98 |
| 10 | 2 | 98 |
| 11 | 2 | 98 |
| 12 | 2 | 98 |
| 13 | 1 | 99 |
| 14 | 1 | 99 |
| 15 | 1 | 99 |
| 16 | 1 | 99 |
| 17 | 1 | 99 |
| 18 | 1 | 99 |
| 19 | 1 | 99 |
| 20 | 1 | 99 |
| 21 | 1 | 99 |
| 22 | 2 | 98 |
| 23 | 2 | 98 |
| 24 | 3 | 97 |
| 25 | 3 | 97 |
| 26 | 3 | 97 |
| 27 | 3 | 97 |
| 28 | 4 | 96 |
| 29 | 4 | 96 |
| 30 | 5 | 95 |
| 31 | 5 | 95 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Pematangsiantar gets around 315 mm of rain over 29.6 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 95% and peaks near 97% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 97 |
| 2 | 97 |
| 3 | 97 |
| 4 | 97 |
| 5 | 97 |
| 6 | 97 |
| 7 | 97 |
| 8 | 96 |
| 9 | 96 |
| 10 | 96 |
| 11 | 95 |
| 12 | 95 |
| 13 | 95 |
| 14 | 95 |
| 15 | 95 |
| 16 | 95 |
| 17 | 95 |
| 18 | 95 |
| 19 | 95 |
| 20 | 95 |
| 21 | 95 |
| 22 | 95 |
| 23 | 95 |
| 24 | 95 |
| 25 | 95 |
| 26 | 95 |
| 27 | 95 |
| 28 | 94 |
| 29 | 94 |
| 30 | 94 |
| 31 | 93 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the oppressive band about 74% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 38 |
| Oppressive (%) | 84 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 62 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 84 |
| 2 | 17 | 83 |
| 3 | 18 | 82 |
| 4 | 18 | 82 |
| 5 | 19 | 81 |
| 6 | 19 | 81 |
| 7 | 20 | 80 |
| 8 | 20 | 80 |
| 9 | 20 | 80 |
| 10 | 21 | 79 |
| 11 | 21 | 79 |
| 12 | 21 | 79 |
| 13 | 22 | 78 |
| 14 | 22 | 78 |
| 15 | 23 | 77 |
| 16 | 24 | 76 |
| 17 | 25 | 75 |
| 18 | 26 | 74 |
| 19 | 27 | 73 |
| 20 | 28 | 72 |
| 21 | 29 | 71 |
| 22 | 30 | 70 |
| 23 | 31 | 69 |
| 24 | 32 | 68 |
| 25 | 33 | 67 |
| 26 | 34 | 66 |
| 27 | 35 | 65 |
| 28 | 36 | 64 |
| 29 | 37 | 63 |
| 30 | 38 | 62 |
| 31 | 38 | 62 |
Wind in December
Winds average 4 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 4 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | 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 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
| 31 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of December to 11 h 48 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 6:18 AM to 6:32 AM, and sunset from 6:09 PM to 6:22 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 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 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:18 | 6:09 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:19 | 6:09 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:19 | 6:09 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:20 | 6:10 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 6:20 | 6:10 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:20 | 6:11 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 6:21 | 6:11 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 6:21 | 6:11 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 6:22 | 6:12 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 6:22 | 6:12 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 6:23 | 6:13 |
| 12 | 11.8 | 6:23 | 6:13 |
| 13 | 11.8 | 6:24 | 6:13 |
| 14 | 11.8 | 6:24 | 6:14 |
| 15 | 11.8 | 6:25 | 6:14 |
| 16 | 11.8 | 6:25 | 6:15 |
| 17 | 11.8 | 6:25 | 6:15 |
| 18 | 11.8 | 6:26 | 6:16 |
| 19 | 11.8 | 6:26 | 6:16 |
| 20 | 11.8 | 6:27 | 6:17 |
| 21 | 11.8 | 6:27 | 6:17 |
| 22 | 11.8 | 6:28 | 6:18 |
| 23 | 11.8 | 6:28 | 6:18 |
| 24 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:19 |
| 25 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:19 |
| 26 | 11.8 | 6:30 | 6:19 |
| 27 | 11.8 | 6:30 | 6:20 |
| 28 | 11.8 | 6:31 | 6:20 |
| 29 | 11.8 | 6:31 | 6:21 |
| 30 | 11.8 | 6:32 | 6:21 |
| 31 | 11.8 | 6:32 | 6:22 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 3.99 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.99 kWh/m² to a high of 5.21 kWh/m² in March across the year — December's 3.99 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 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 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Level | 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 | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 2 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 3 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 4 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 5 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 6 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 7 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 8 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 9 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 10 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 11 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 12 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 13 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 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 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.2 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Pematangsiantar
In December, Pematangsiantar sits inside its cyclone season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Pematangsiantar sits in the North Indian Ocean cyclone zone; the season peaks May and October–November.
Is December a good time to visit Pematangsiantar?
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 Pematangsiantar.
What to pack for Pematangsiantar in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Pematangsiantar sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. About 30 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Pematangsiantar 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 57 km away) is warmest in June at about 30°C and coldest in January 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 | 29 | 29 | 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 | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | 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 Pematangsiantar in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Pematangsiantar peaks around February 21 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 20 at about 10 (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) | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 14 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Pematangsiantar 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 Pematangsiantar is worst in October — around 40 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 31 | 35 | 38 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 39 | 40 | 31 | 29 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | Moderate |
| Feb | 35 | Moderate |
| Mar | 38 | Poor |
| Apr | 36 | Poor |
| May | 34 | Moderate |
| Jun | 33 | Moderate |
| Jul | 33 | Moderate |
| Aug | 34 | Moderate |
| Sep | 39 | Poor |
| Oct | 40 | Poor |
| Nov | 31 | Moderate |
| Dec | 29 | Moderate |
Where is Pematangsiantar?
Pematangsiantar sits at 3.0°N, 99.1°E, 388 m above sea level, in Indonesia. The nearest listed city is Pekan Bahapal, 21 km away.
Topography around Pematangsiantar
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Pematangsiantar.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Pematangsiantar has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 130 m around an average of 382 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,193 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,429 m.
The land around Pematangsiantar is covered by artificial surfaces (56%) and trees (30%) within 3 km, trees (77%) within 16 km, and trees (70%) 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 Pematangsiantar (2.9595°, 99.0687°, elevation 388 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. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). 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).