Climate Insights for Kampong Sidam

The climate in Kampong Sidam is cold. The average annual temperature is -59°C and approximately 15mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 4mm of rainfall. Kampong Sidam sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year. Light snow can occur between January and October.

Temperatures in Kampong Sidam vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at -45°C with a mean of -51°C. April brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -69°C and an average temperature of -65°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Kampong Sidam is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 15mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 4mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0mm. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and October, totalling around 15cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

Kampong Sidam is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 8km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Kampong Sidam, which began on June 21, 2026. Kampong Sidam sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in December at around -45°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in April near -69°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kampong Sidam based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.