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Weather & Climate in Salak, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Salak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 165.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,894 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 71.2°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,894 ft (882 m) |
| Area | 30.0 sq mi (77.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.5566°N, 98.3235°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
536 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 | 145 km | 30 km |
| Apr 6, 2010 | 75 km E of Sinabang, Indonesia | M7.8 | 143 km | 31 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 68 km WSW of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.7 | 66 km | 91 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 54 km SSW of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.4 | 111 km | 31 km |
| Apr 3, 2005 | 33 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.3 | 73 km | 36 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia | M6.3 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 1993 | 95 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.2 | 101 km | 68 km |
| Jan 15, 2023 | 40 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.1 | 73 km | 37 km |
| Jun 23, 2012 | 66 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.1 | 69 km | 95 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 31 km NNW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M6.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2014 | 41 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.9 | 77 km | 37 km |
| Mar 7, 2007 | 39 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.9 | 81 km | 35 km |
| May 8, 2015 | 83 km S of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.7 | 122 km | 36 km |
| Apr 4, 2005 | 76 km S of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.6 | 117 km | 30 km |
| Jan 16, 2017 | 14 km NNW of Berastagi, Indonesia | M5.6 | 86 km | 6 km |
| Jun 14, 2011 | 38 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.6 | 118 km | 22 km |
| Jun 11, 1997 | 83 km NW of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.6 | 116 km | 57 km |
| Mar 29, 2005 | 44 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 131 km | 30 km |
| Jun 14, 2011 | 50 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 129 km | 17 km |
| May 3, 2014 | 46 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.4 | 91 km | 43 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | 145 km |
| 2010 | SUMATRA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 143 km |
| 1892 | NORTHEAST SUMATRA | Earthquake | - | - | 131 km |
| 1843 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | - | - | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toba (56 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toba | Caldera | 2,157 m (7,077 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| Sinabung | Stratovolcano | 2,460 m (8,071 ft) | 2019 | 69 km |
| Singkut | Caldera(s) | 2,181 m (7,156 ft) | 1881 | 79 km |
| Sibualbuali | Stratovolcano | 1,819 m (5,968 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Lubukraya | Stratovolcano | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 9.3 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 10.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 11.5 in | |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 10.5 in |
Salak has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 61°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 99.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.7") and July the driest (4.3").