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Weather & Climate in Tarutung, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tarutung enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 183 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,110 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 68.5°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 183 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,110 ft (948 m) |
| Area | 72.6 sq mi (187.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 544/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.0147°N, 98.9655°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
541 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Apr 16, 2005 | 54 km SSW of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.4 | 147 km | 31 km |
| Apr 3, 2005 | 33 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.3 | 114 km | 36 km |
| Apr 3, 2023 | 77 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M6.1 | 132 km | 84 km |
| Jan 15, 2023 | 40 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.1 | 108 km | 37 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 31 km NNW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M6.0 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2007 | 39 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.9 | 118 km | 35 km |
| May 1, 2014 | 41 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.9 | 111 km | 37 km |
| May 8, 2015 | 83 km S of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.7 | 129 km | 36 km |
| Apr 4, 2005 | 76 km S of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.6 | 130 km | 30 km |
| Jun 14, 2011 | 38 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.6 | 25 km | 22 km |
| May 12, 2003 | 47 km WSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 97 km | 78 km |
| Jun 14, 2011 | 50 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 35 km | 17 km |
| Mar 29, 2005 | 44 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 38 km | 30 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 105 km SSW of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.4 | 142 km | 59 km |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 41 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.4 | 24 km | 47 km |
| Mar 15, 2014 | 13 km S of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia | M5.4 | 92 km | 172 km |
| Jul 15, 1995 | 14 km E of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.4 | 74 km | 165 km |
| May 3, 2014 | 46 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.4 | 122 km | 43 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 10 km NNE of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.4 | 81 km | 147 km |
| Feb 26, 1995 | 110 km S of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.4 | 145 km | 53 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 | - | - | 80 km |
| 1843 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | - | - | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sibualbuali (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sibualbuali | Stratovolcano | 1,819 m (5,968 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Toba | Caldera | 2,157 m (7,077 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Lubukraya | Stratovolcano | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 66 km |
| Sinabung | Stratovolcano | 2,460 m (8,071 ft) | 2019 | 143 km |
| Singkut | Caldera(s) | 2,181 m (7,156 ft) | 1881 | 147 km |
| Sorikmarapi | Stratovolcano | 2,145 m (7,037 ft) | 1986 | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 8.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 8.9 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 9.4 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 9.1 in |
Tarutung has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 84.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.7") and July the driest (3.0").