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Ambarita, Indonesia

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2,000 Population 13/sq mi density
2,982 ft Elevation 909 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Ambarita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 180 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average69.9°F
29% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days180 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,982 ft (909 m)
Area159.5 sq mi (413.0 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates2.6814°N, 98.8311°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.8"
126% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.55"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

410 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 18, 2025.

Sep 5, 2011 68 km WSW of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.7 109 km
Oct 10, 1996 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia M6.3 130 km
Apr 3, 2005 33 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M6.3 123 km
Jan 20, 1993 95 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.2 143 km
Jun 23, 2012 66 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.1 110 km
Jan 15, 2023 40 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia M6.1 121 km
May 19, 2008 31 km NNW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M6.0 121 km
Mar 7, 2007 39 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.9 131 km
May 1, 2014 41 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.9 125 km
Jun 14, 2011 38 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.6 98 km
Jan 16, 2017 14 km NNW of Berastagi, Indonesia M5.6 81 km
Jun 14, 2011 50 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 104 km
Mar 29, 2005 44 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 109 km
Jul 11, 2017 10 km NNE of Parapat, Indonesia M5.4 18 km
Mar 17, 2025 41 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.4 96 km
Jul 15, 1995 14 km E of Parapat, Indonesia M5.4 26 km
Mar 15, 2014 13 km S of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia M5.4 32 km
May 3, 2014 46 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.4 139 km
Jul 24, 2007 23 km E of Singkil, Indonesia M5.3 103 km
Apr 19, 2015 26 km NE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.3 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1892 NORTHEAST SUMATRA Earthquake 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toba (11 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toba Caldera 2,157 m (7,077 ft) Unknown 11 km
Singkut Caldera(s) 2,181 m (7,156 ft) 1881 73 km
Sinabung Stratovolcano 2,460 m (8,071 ft) 2019 73 km
Sibualbuali Stratovolcano 1,819 m (5,968 ft) Unknown 134 km
Lubukraya Stratovolcano 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 140 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 7.5 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in
March 71°F (21°C) 8.3 in
April 71°F (22°C) 8.9 in
May 71°F (22°C) 6.6 in Warmest
June 71°F (21°C) 3.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in
September 69°F (21°C) 7.8 in
October 69°F (21°C) 10.6 in Wettest
November 69°F (21°C) 10.2 in
December 69°F (21°C) 9.2 in

Ambarita has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.6") and July the driest (3.0").

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