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Barus, Indonesia
Full City Profile
18,346
Population
2,443/sq mi density
16 ft
Elevation
5 meters
77°F
Avg Temperature
25°C
Barus has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 107 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 130.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 76.7°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 107 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 7.5 sq mi (19.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,443/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.0106°N, 98.3982°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.2 m (14 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2005 | INDONESIA | Earthquake | 4.2 m | 1,319 | 144 km |
| 1892 | NORTHEAST SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
| 1843 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | — | 72 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toba (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toba | Caldera | 2,157 m (7,077 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Lubukraya | Stratovolcano | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Sibualbuali | Stratovolcano | 1,819 m (5,968 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Sinabung | Stratovolcano | 2,460 m (8,071 ft) | 2019 | 129 km |
| Singkut | Caldera(s) | 2,181 m (7,156 ft) | 1881 | 138 km |
| Sorikmarapi | Stratovolcano | 2,145 m (7,037 ft) | 1986 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 11.2 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 12.7 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 13.4 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 9.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 8.8 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 10.8 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 14.2 in | Coldest |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 14.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 12.8 in |
Barus has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in October to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 130.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (14.7") and July the driest (6.7").