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Weather & Climate in Sarolangun, Indonesia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Sarolangun has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 346 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 137.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days346 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area563.6 sq mi (1,459.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-2.3121°N, 102.7271°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 137.6"
262% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 12.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

165 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.

Jul 25, 2004 100 km SSE of Jambi City, Indonesia M7.3 140 km 582 km
Oct 6, 1995 5 km ENE of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia M6.8 147 km 33 km
Oct 1, 2009 49 km SSE of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia M6.6 135 km 9 km
May 15, 2015 106 km ESE of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia M6.0 62 km 151 km
Apr 22, 1997 43 km WNW of Curup, Indonesia M5.9 134 km 108 km
Jun 16, 2002 103 km SW of Bejubang Dua, Indonesia M5.8 19 km 232 km
Jan 26, 1991 13 km ESE of Curup, Indonesia M5.5 134 km 113 km
Oct 1, 2009 39 km S of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia M5.3 145 km 10 km
Oct 6, 1995 28 km ESE of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia M5.3 123 km 33 km
Jul 1, 1990 54 km WNW of Curup, Indonesia M5.3 135 km 111 km
Oct 2, 2012 90 km NW of Curup, Indonesia M5.3 112 km 105 km
Mar 29, 2016 76 km NNW of Curup, Indonesia M5.1 71 km 160 km
Nov 22, 1994 83 km WSW of Bejubang Dua, Indonesia M5.1 44 km 236 km
Jun 19, 2014 78 km NNW of Curup, Indonesia M5.1 65 km 170 km
Aug 5, 1992 91 km WNW of Curup, Indonesia M5.1 135 km 76 km
Jul 31, 2017 93 km NNW of Curup, Indonesia M5.1 67 km 159 km
Feb 18, 1999 98 km NW of Curup, Indonesia M5.1 98 km 33 km
Mar 16, 2019 72 km WNW of Curup, Indonesia M5.1 122 km 87 km
Dec 2, 1999 93 km S of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia M5.0 147 km 67 km
Sep 24, 2017 48 km WNW of Curup, Indonesia M5.0 137 km 81 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sumbing (112 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sumbing Stratovolcano 2,507 m (8,225 ft) 1921 112 km
Hululais Compound 2,122 m (6,962 ft) Unknown 117 km
Daun, Bukit Stratovolcano(es) 2,467 m (8,094 ft) Unknown 125 km
Kaba Stratovolcano 1,940 m (6,365 ft) 2000 135 km
Kerinci Stratovolcano 3,800 m (12,467 ft) 2020 176 km
Dempo Stratovolcano(es) 3,142 m (10,308 ft) 2017 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 12.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 10.1 in
March 78°F (26°C) 11.6 in
April 79°F (26°C) 11.5 in
May 79°F (26°C) 7.9 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 5.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.9 in Driest
August 78°F (25°C) 5.5 in
September 78°F (26°C) 7.2 in
October 78°F (26°C) 10.0 in
November 78°F (25°C) 11.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 12.6 in

Sarolangun has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 110.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.9") and July the driest (4.9").

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