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Weather & Climate in Batangtoru, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Batangtoru has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 299 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 164.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 44.3 sq mi (114.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.4825°N, 99.0657°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
649 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| May 14, 2005 | 125 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M6.7 | 120 km | 34 km |
| Apr 3, 2005 | 33 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.3 | 139 km | 36 km |
| Nov 11, 1999 | 106 km SSE of Rantauprapat, Indonesia | M6.2 | 142 km | 211 km |
| Apr 3, 2023 | 77 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M6.1 | 76 km | 84 km |
| Jan 15, 2023 | 40 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.1 | 131 km | 37 km |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 136 km SW of Sibolga, Indonesia | M6.1 | 147 km | 36 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 31 km NNW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M6.0 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2005 | 154 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M6.0 | 149 km | 30 km |
| Mar 7, 2007 | 39 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.9 | 139 km | 35 km |
| May 1, 2014 | 41 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.9 | 133 km | 37 km |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 133 km SW of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.8 | 148 km | 31 km |
| May 8, 2015 | 83 km S of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.7 | 129 km | 36 km |
| Apr 4, 2005 | 76 km S of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.6 | 133 km | 30 km |
| Jun 14, 2011 | 38 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.6 | 41 km | 22 km |
| Jan 9, 2003 | 119 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 117 km | 45 km |
| Sep 1, 2016 | 117 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 115 km | 35 km |
| May 12, 2003 | 47 km WSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 42 km | 78 km |
| Mar 29, 2005 | 44 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 36 km | 30 km |
| Jun 14, 2011 | 50 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 43 km | 17 km |
| Feb 26, 1995 | 110 km S of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.4 | 133 km | 53 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1892 | NORTHEAST SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
| 1843 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lubukraya (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lubukraya | Stratovolcano | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 16 km |
| Sibualbuali | Stratovolcano | 1,819 m (5,968 ft) | Unknown | 23 km |
| Sorikmarapi | Stratovolcano | 2,145 m (7,037 ft) | 1986 | 103 km |
| Toba | Caldera | 2,157 m (7,077 ft) | Unknown | 125 km |
| Talakmau | Complex | 2,919 m (9,577 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 9.7 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 8.2 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 10.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 10.4 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 9.0 in | Coldest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 11.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 11.3 in |
Batangtoru has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 75°F in September to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 105.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.5") and June the driest (5.2").