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Weather & Climate in Sarulla, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sarulla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 106.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,535 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.8°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,535 ft (468 m) |
| Area | 72.6 sq mi (187.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.7860°N, 99.1138°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
541 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Apr 3, 2005 | 33 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.3 | 133 km | 36 km |
| Nov 11, 1999 | 106 km SSE of Rantauprapat, Indonesia | M6.2 | 146 km | 211 km |
| Jan 15, 2023 | 40 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.1 | 126 km | 37 km |
| Apr 3, 2023 | 77 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M6.1 | 110 km | 84 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 31 km NNW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M6.0 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2007 | 39 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.9 | 135 km | 35 km |
| May 1, 2014 | 41 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.9 | 129 km | 37 km |
| May 8, 2015 | 83 km S of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.7 | 137 km | 36 km |
| Apr 4, 2005 | 76 km S of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.6 | 140 km | 30 km |
| Jun 14, 2011 | 38 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.6 | 7 km | 22 km |
| May 12, 2003 | 47 km WSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 75 km | 78 km |
| Mar 29, 2005 | 44 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 10 km | 30 km |
| Jun 14, 2011 | 50 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 13 km | 17 km |
| Sep 1, 2016 | 117 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 148 km | 35 km |
| Mar 15, 2014 | 13 km S of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia | M5.4 | 117 km | 172 km |
| Jul 15, 1995 | 14 km E of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.4 | 99 km | 165 km |
| Feb 26, 1995 | 110 km S of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.4 | 148 km | 53 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 105 km SSW of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.4 | 130 km | 59 km |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 41 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.4 | 10 km | 47 km |
| May 3, 2014 | 46 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.4 | 138 km | 43 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 | — | — | 90 km |
| 1843 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sibualbuali (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sibualbuali | Stratovolcano | 1,819 m (5,968 ft) | Unknown | 30 km |
| Lubukraya | Stratovolcano | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 36 km |
| Toba | Caldera | 2,157 m (7,077 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Sorikmarapi | Stratovolcano | 2,145 m (7,037 ft) | 1986 | 131 km |
| Sinabung | Stratovolcano | 2,460 m (8,071 ft) | 2019 | 174 km |
| Singkut | Caldera(s) | 2,181 m (7,156 ft) | 1881 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 9.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 9.7 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 9.9 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Driest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 10.7 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 11.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 10.6 in |
Sarulla has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 67°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 99.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.0") and June the driest (4.8").