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Sumbul, Indonesia

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3,310 ft Elevation 1,009 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Sumbul enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 165.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.3°F
30% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,310 ft (1,009 m)
Area30.0 sq mi (77.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates2.7410°N, 98.3975°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 165.7"
336% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.40"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

449 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M5.0 on Jul 11, 2025.

Sep 5, 2011 68 km WSW of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.7 61 km
Apr 16, 2005 54 km SSW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.4 132 km
Apr 3, 2005 33 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M6.3 95 km
Oct 10, 1996 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia M6.3 93 km
Jan 20, 1993 95 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.2 96 km
Jun 23, 2012 66 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia M6.1 63 km
Jan 15, 2023 40 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia M6.1 95 km
May 19, 2008 31 km NNW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M6.0 148 km
May 1, 2014 41 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.9 99 km
Mar 7, 2007 39 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.9 103 km
May 8, 2015 83 km S of Singkil, Indonesia M5.7 144 km
Jun 14, 2011 38 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.6 127 km
Jun 11, 1997 83 km NW of Singkil, Indonesia M5.6 120 km
Jan 16, 2017 14 km NNW of Berastagi, Indonesia M5.6 65 km
Apr 4, 2005 76 km S of Singkil, Indonesia M5.6 139 km
Jun 14, 2011 50 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 137 km
Mar 29, 2005 44 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 140 km
Mar 15, 2014 13 km S of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia M5.4 76 km
Jul 11, 2017 10 km NNE of Parapat, Indonesia M5.4 65 km
Jul 15, 1995 14 km E of Parapat, Indonesia M5.4 75 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 125 km
1843 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sinabung (48 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sinabung Stratovolcano 2,460 m (8,071 ft) 2019 48 km
Toba Caldera 2,157 m (7,077 ft) Unknown 51 km
Singkut Caldera(s) 2,181 m (7,156 ft) 1881 58 km
Sibualbuali Stratovolcano 1,819 m (5,968 ft) Unknown 163 km
Lubukraya Stratovolcano 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 8.4 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 6.3 in
March 71°F (22°C) 9.2 in
April 71°F (22°C) 9.8 in
May 71°F (22°C) 7.8 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 5.8 in
September 70°F (21°C) 8.3 in
October 70°F (21°C) 11.4 in Wettest
November 70°F (21°C) 11.2 in
December 70°F (21°C) 10.4 in

Sumbul has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 61°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 97.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.4") and July the driest (4.0").

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