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Weather & Climate in Pulo Batal, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pulo Batal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 301 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 150.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.2°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 54.7 sq mi (141.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.2253°N, 97.2341°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,042 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.6.
| Mar 28, 2005 | 78 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia | M8.6 | 21 km | 30 km |
| Apr 6, 2010 | 75 km E of Sinabang, Indonesia | M7.8 | 27 km | 31 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 50 km NW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M7.4 | 144 km | 30 km |
| May 19, 2005 | 89 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.9 | 34 km | 30 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 68 km WSW of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.7 | 110 km | 91 km |
| Jul 5, 2005 | 94 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.7 | 48 km | 21 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 54 km SSW of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.4 | 66 km | 31 km |
| Jul 25, 2012 | 44 km NW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.4 | 143 km | 22 km |
| Jan 7, 2020 | 14 km S of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.3 | 98 km | 17 km |
| Sep 1, 1993 | 62 km NNW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.3 | 150 km | 34 km |
| Apr 3, 2005 | 33 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.3 | 82 km | 36 km |
| Apr 25, 2006 | 87 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.3 | 37 km | 21 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 52 km N of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.3 | 124 km | 27 km |
| Jul 27, 2006 | 96 km SW of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.3 | 59 km | 20 km |
| Jan 20, 1993 | 95 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.2 | 111 km | 68 km |
| Jan 22, 2008 | 146 km SSW of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.2 | 137 km | 20 km |
| Oct 31, 1994 | 63 km NNW of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.2 | 146 km | 29 km |
| Apr 28, 2005 | 60 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.2 | 50 km | 22 km |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 51 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.1 | 57 km | 24 km |
| Apr 11, 2005 | 54 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia | M6.1 | 53 km | 24 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.2 m (14 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2005 | INDONESIA | Earthquake | 4.2 m | 1,319 | 21 km |
| 2010 | SUMATRA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 27 km |
| 1861 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 1861 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 1843 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sinabung (166 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sinabung | Stratovolcano | 2,460 m (8,071 ft) | 2019 | 166 km |
| Singkut | Caldera(s) | 2,181 m (7,156 ft) | 1881 | 181 km |
| Toba | Caldera | 2,157 m (7,077 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 10.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 8.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 11.7 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 13.9 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 10.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | Driest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 11.4 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 15.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 15.2 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 12.5 in |
Pulo Batal has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in October to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 135.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.3") and June the driest (7.4").