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Tarutung, Indonesia

Full City Profile

39,500 Population 544/sq mi density
3,110 ft Elevation 948 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Tarutung enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 183 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days183 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,110 ft (948 m)
Area72.6 sq mi (187.9 km²)
Population Density544/sq mi
Coordinates2.0147°N, 98.9655°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.5"
122% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

541 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 7, 2025.

Apr 16, 2005 54 km SSW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.4 147 km
Apr 3, 2005 33 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M6.3 114 km
Apr 3, 2023 77 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M6.1 132 km
Jan 15, 2023 40 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia M6.1 108 km
May 19, 2008 31 km NNW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M6.0 46 km
Mar 7, 2007 39 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.9 118 km
May 1, 2014 41 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.9 111 km
May 8, 2015 83 km S of Singkil, Indonesia M5.7 129 km
Apr 4, 2005 76 km S of Singkil, Indonesia M5.6 130 km
Jun 14, 2011 38 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.6 25 km
May 12, 2003 47 km WSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 97 km
Jun 14, 2011 50 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 35 km
Mar 29, 2005 44 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M5.5 38 km
Oct 29, 2012 105 km SSW of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.4 142 km
Mar 17, 2025 41 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.4 24 km
Mar 15, 2014 13 km S of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia M5.4 92 km
Jul 15, 1995 14 km E of Parapat, Indonesia M5.4 74 km
May 3, 2014 46 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia M5.4 122 km
Jul 11, 2017 10 km NNE of Parapat, Indonesia M5.4 81 km
Feb 26, 1995 110 km S of Singkil, Indonesia M5.4 145 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 80 km
1843 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sibualbuali (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sibualbuali Stratovolcano 1,819 m (5,968 ft) Unknown 60 km
Toba Caldera 2,157 m (7,077 ft) Unknown 65 km
Lubukraya Stratovolcano 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 66 km
Sinabung Stratovolcano 2,460 m (8,071 ft) 2019 143 km
Singkut Caldera(s) 2,181 m (7,156 ft) 1881 147 km
Sorikmarapi Stratovolcano 2,145 m (7,037 ft) 1986 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 8.1 in Coldest
February 69°F (20°C) 6.7 in
March 69°F (21°C) 8.9 in
April 69°F (21°C) 8.7 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 6.8 in
October 68°F (20°C) 9.4 in
November 68°F (20°C) 9.7 in Wettest
December 68°F (20°C) 9.1 in

Tarutung has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 84.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.7") and July the driest (3.0").

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