Location & Surroundings
Simpangempat is a settlement in North Sumatra, Indonesia, at 1,251 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabanjahe, 6 km to the southeast. The national capital Jakarta is about 1395 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kualanamu International Airport, 72 km away.
Also known as: Simpang Empat · Surbakti
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
3° 8' 30" N, 98° 27' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 1251 m
- Timezone Asia/Jakarta
- Time Shift GMT 7 (DST 7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,700 p/km²
- Built-up 7.9%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:39
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Simpangempat
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Simpangempat, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 24.2 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 8.8 mm. Solar peaks near 690 W/m2.
Temperature
19.0 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (209 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
90 %
Precip
8.84 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 | 19.0 | 1.1 | 209 | 96 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.1 | 0.4 | 185 | 96 | 1,016.1 | 2.43 / 2.43 | 62 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 0.9 | 10 | 80 | 1,013.8 | 4.34 / 6.77 | 92 | 689.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.1 | 0.1 | 321 | 97 | 1,015.5 | 7.55 / 14.32 | 63 | 439.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.4 | 0.9 | 211 | 96 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 8.84 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.1 | 0.6 | 171 | 93 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 43 | 6.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 0.7 | 18 | 84 | 1,015.3 | 3.47 / 4.10 | 100 | 598.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.1 | 0.3 | 54 | 98 | 1,016.1 | 8.43 / 12.54 | 88 | 417.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.3 | 0.9 | 211 | 97 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 9.17 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.0 | 0.5 | 146 | 94 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 1.81 | 80 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.7 | 1.1 | 342 | 81 | 1,013.8 | 2.00 / 3.81 | 92 | 609.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.1 | 0.5 | 343 | 99 | 1,014.8 | 12.50 / 16.31 | 95 | 133.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.5 | 1.3 | 220 | 97 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 11.56 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Simpangempat?
Now 19.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 24.2 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 8.8 mm. Solar peaks near 690 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 8.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Simpangempat today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Simpangempat?
Local time is 08:39. Time zone: Asia/Jakarta (UTC+07:00).
What type of place is Simpangempat?
Simpangempat is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Simpangempat?
DEM 1,251 m.
Where is Simpangempat located?
It is at 3.14180, 98.46151 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Simpangempat in?
It is in Indonesia.