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Weather & Climate in Natal, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Natal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 315 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 145.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 75.0°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 44.3 sq mi (114.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.5632°N, 99.1099°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
698 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Apr 1, 1998 | 95 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia | M7.0 | 124 km | 56 km |
| Mar 13, 2022 | 166 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia | M6.7 | 143 km | 28 km |
| May 14, 2005 | 125 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M6.7 | 72 km | 34 km |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 136 km SW of Sibolga, Indonesia | M6.1 | 144 km | 36 km |
| Apr 3, 2023 | 77 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M6.1 | 43 km | 84 km |
| Feb 25, 2022 | 65 km NNW of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M6.1 | 117 km | 4 km |
| May 11, 2004 | 181 km SW of Sibolga, Indonesia | M6.1 | 144 km | 21 km |
| Apr 3, 2005 | 154 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M6.0 | 91 km | 30 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 31 km NNW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M6.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2001 | 183 km SW of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.9 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 164 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.8 | 88 km | 47 km |
| Jan 26, 2009 | 217 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2009 | 208 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.7 | 130 km | 20 km |
| Jan 10, 2003 | 193 km SSW of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.7 | 134 km | 27 km |
| Apr 1, 2005 | 173 km SSW of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.6 | 115 km | 30 km |
| Jun 14, 2011 | 38 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.6 | 142 km | 22 km |
| Mar 13, 2022 | 177 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.6 | 145 km | 29 km |
| Jan 7, 1994 | 169 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.6 | 140 km | 30 km |
| Jan 23, 2001 | 107 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.6 | 86 km | 78 km |
| Mar 29, 2005 | 44 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 135 km | 30 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 |
| 1861 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | 950 | 138 km |
| 1797 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | 300 | 64 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sorikmarapi (50 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sorikmarapi | Stratovolcano | 2,145 m (7,037 ft) | 1986 | 50 km |
| Lubukraya | Stratovolcano | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Talakmau | Complex | 2,919 m (9,577 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Sibualbuali | Stratovolcano | 1,819 m (5,968 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| Sarik-Gajah | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 737 m (2,418 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Tandikat-Singgalang | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 1924 | 172 km |
| Marapi | Complex | 2,885 m (9,465 ft) | 2018 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 9.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 7.7 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 9.6 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 10.2 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 10.6 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 11.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 11.0 in |
Natal has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 74°F in September to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 100.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.0") and July the driest (4.7").