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Dolok Sanggul, Indonesia

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4,610 ft Elevation 1,405 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Dolok Sanggul enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 321 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 108.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average69.8°F
29% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,610 ft (1,405 m)
Area34.0 sq mi (88.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates2.2588°N, 98.7501°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.4"
185% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

542 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 7, 2025.

Sep 5, 2011 68 km WSW of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.7 123 km
Apr 16, 2005 54 km SSW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.4 131 km
Apr 3, 2005 33 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M6.3 94 km
Jun 23, 2012 66 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.1 126 km
Jan 15, 2023 40 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia M6.1 89 km
May 19, 2008 31 km NNW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M6.0 82 km
Mar 7, 2007 39 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.9 100 km
May 1, 2014 41 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.9 93 km
May 8, 2015 83 km S of Singkil, Indonesia M5.7 124 km
Jan 16, 2017 14 km NNW of Berastagi, Indonesia M5.6 122 km
Jun 14, 2011 38 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.6 61 km
Apr 4, 2005 76 km S of Singkil, Indonesia M5.6 122 km
May 12, 2003 47 km WSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 126 km
Jun 14, 2011 50 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 71 km
Mar 29, 2005 44 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 74 km
Jul 15, 1995 14 km E of Parapat, Indonesia M5.4 58 km
Mar 17, 2025 41 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.4 60 km
Jul 11, 2017 10 km NNE of Parapat, Indonesia M5.4 60 km
Feb 26, 1995 110 km S of Singkil, Indonesia M5.4 145 km
May 3, 2014 46 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.4 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1892 NORTHEAST SUMATRA Earthquake 88 km
1843 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toba (37 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toba Caldera 2,157 m (7,077 ft) Unknown 37 km
Sibualbuali Stratovolcano 1,819 m (5,968 ft) Unknown 96 km
Lubukraya Stratovolcano 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 101 km
Sinabung Stratovolcano 2,460 m (8,071 ft) 2019 109 km
Singkut Caldera(s) 2,181 m (7,156 ft) 1881 113 km
Sorikmarapi Stratovolcano 2,145 m (7,037 ft) 1986 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 7.2 in Warmest
February 70°F (21°C) 5.7 in
March 70°F (21°C) 7.9 in
April 71°F (22°C) 8.5 in
May 71°F (22°C) 6.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
September 69°F (21°C) 7.4 in Coldest
October 69°F (21°C) 9.9 in Wettest
November 69°F (21°C) 9.7 in
December 69°F (21°C) 9.1 in

Dolok Sanggul has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in September to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 83.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.9") and July the driest (3.4").

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