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Tanjungbalai, Indonesia

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183,170 Population 7,838/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Tanjungbalai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days201 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area23.4 sq mi (60.5 km²)
Population Density7,838/sq mi
Coordinates2.9667°N, 99.8000°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.6"
96% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

196 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 18, 2025.

Jun 14, 2011 38 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.6 147 km
Jun 14, 2011 50 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 142 km
Mar 29, 2005 44 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 148 km
Jul 15, 1995 14 km E of Parapat, Indonesia M5.4 88 km
Mar 17, 2025 41 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.4 142 km
Mar 15, 2014 13 km S of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia M5.4 82 km
Jul 11, 2017 10 km NNE of Parapat, Indonesia M5.4 94 km
Aug 27, 2012 33 km SSE of Parapat, Indonesia M5.2 108 km
Mar 28, 2005 18 km NNW of Ambarita, Indonesia M5.2 117 km
Feb 20, 2012 30 km SW of Bandar, Indonesia M5.2 127 km
Oct 3, 2016 34 km ESE of Parapat, Indonesia M5.1 85 km
Mar 13, 2018 37 km NE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.1 139 km
Apr 19, 2009 17 km S of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia M5.1 81 km
Feb 28, 2010 48 km NNE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.1 129 km
May 22, 2006 38 km SSW of Bandar, Indonesia M5.0 138 km
Feb 24, 2018 37 km NNE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.0 145 km
Sep 14, 2024 34 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.0 145 km
Mar 5, 2022 10 km ENE of Parapat, Indonesia M5.0 91 km
Jun 18, 2011 38 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.0 146 km
Apr 9, 2010 45 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia M4.9 142 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 62 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toba (116 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toba Caldera 2,157 m (7,077 ft) Unknown 116 km
Singkut Caldera(s) 2,181 m (7,156 ft) 1881 148 km
Sinabung Stratovolcano 2,460 m (8,071 ft) 2019 158 km
Sibualbuali Stratovolcano 1,819 m (5,968 ft) Unknown 168 km
Lubukraya Stratovolcano 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in
February 80°F (26°C) 3.5 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in
April 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in
May 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in
August 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in
September 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 10.8 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 8.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in Coldest

Tanjungbalai has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in December to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 74.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.8") and February the driest (3.5").

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