Location & Surroundings
Samosir is a settlement in North Sumatra, Indonesia, at 289 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pematangsiantar, 5 km to the southwest. The national capital Jakarta is about 1335 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Parapat Sibisa Airport, 45 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 59' 0" N, 99° 6' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 289 m
- Timezone Asia/Jakarta
- Time Shift GMT 7 (DST 7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 895 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:37
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Samosir
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Samosir, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 23.6 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 204 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (207 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 21.5 | 1.1 | 207 | 95 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.8 | 1.2 | 158 | 96 | 1,016.0 | 1.21 / 1.21 | 100 | 4.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 1.0 | 327 | 93 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 1.05 | 100 | 112.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 1.1 | 294 | 95 | 1,013.6 | 0.56 / 1.61 | 100 | 204.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.1 | 1.2 | 226 | 95 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.5 | 1.1 | 227 | 90 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.3 | 1.7 | 52 | 57 | 1,012.1 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 100 | 645.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 0.5 | 292 | 97 | 1,013.4 | 8.02 / 8.24 | 94 | 280.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.5 | 1.3 | 254 | 96 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 7.10 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 1.1 | 229 | 94 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 1.77 | 100 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.9 | 1.1 | 28 | 62 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 1.36 | 54 | 584.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 0.3 | 227 | 96 | 1,012.8 | 5.46 / 6.82 | 100 | 377.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.4 | 1.3 | 240 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 5.80 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Samosir?
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 23.6 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 204 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Samosir today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Samosir?
Local time is 09:37. Time zone: Asia/Jakarta (UTC+07:00).
What type of place is Samosir?
Samosir is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Samosir?
DEM 289 m.
Where is Samosir located?
It is at 2.98330, 99.10770 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Samosir in?
It is in Indonesia.