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Weather & Climate in Balige, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balige 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 108.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,012 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.0°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,012 ft (918 m) |
| Area | 1,167.4 sq mi (3,023.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.3328°N, 99.0657°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
463 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Sep 5, 2011 | 68 km WSW of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.7 | 148 km | 91 km |
| Apr 3, 2005 | 33 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.3 | 130 km | 36 km |
| Jan 15, 2023 | 40 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.1 | 125 km | 37 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 31 km NNW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M6.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2014 | 41 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.9 | 129 km | 37 km |
| Mar 7, 2007 | 39 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.9 | 135 km | 35 km |
| Jun 14, 2011 | 38 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.6 | 55 km | 22 km |
| Jan 16, 2017 | 14 km NNW of Berastagi, Indonesia | M5.6 | 128 km | 6 km |
| Mar 29, 2005 | 44 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 64 km | 30 km |
| May 12, 2003 | 47 km WSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 134 km | 78 km |
| Jun 14, 2011 | 50 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 59 km | 17 km |
| Jul 15, 1995 | 14 km E of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.4 | 38 km | 165 km |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 41 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.4 | 51 km | 47 km |
| Mar 15, 2014 | 13 km S of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia | M5.4 | 56 km | 172 km |
| May 3, 2014 | 46 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.4 | 142 km | 43 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 10 km NNE of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.4 | 47 km | 147 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 39 km NNW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.3 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1993 | 45 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.3 | 110 km | 84 km |
| Jul 24, 2007 | 23 km E of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.3 | 119 km | 63 km |
| Mar 11, 2023 | 39 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.3 | 132 km | 45 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1892 | NORTHEAST SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | — | 52 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toba (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toba | Caldera | 2,157 m (7,077 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| Sibualbuali | Stratovolcano | 1,819 m (5,968 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Lubukraya | Stratovolcano | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Sinabung | Stratovolcano | 2,460 m (8,071 ft) | 2019 | 119 km |
| Singkut | Caldera(s) | 2,181 m (7,156 ft) | 1881 | 120 km |
| Sorikmarapi | Stratovolcano | 2,145 m (7,037 ft) | 1986 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
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 | 71°F (21°C) | 7.9 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 7.5 in | Coldest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 9.7 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 9.1 in |
Balige has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 70°F in September to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 83.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.9") and July the driest (3.6").