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Weather & Climate in Teluk Dalam, Indonesia

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

Teluk Dalam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 116 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 127.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days116 days/yr

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area108.4 sq mi (280.8 km²)
Population Density238/sq mi
Coordinates0.5729°N, 97.8034°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 127.4"
235% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 15.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 7.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,001 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.

May 16, 2006 256 km SSW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.8 99 km 12 km
May 14, 2021 260 km S of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.7 138 km 11 km
May 14, 2005 125 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M6.7 73 km 34 km
Apr 16, 2005 54 km SSW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.4 139 km 31 km
Jul 27, 2006 96 km SW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.3 146 km 20 km
Jan 22, 2008 146 km SSW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.2 63 km 20 km
Apr 8, 2005 245 km SSW of Sibolga, Indonesia M6.1 88 km 21 km
Apr 19, 2021 254 km S of Sinabang, Indonesia M6.1 145 km 9 km
Apr 3, 2023 77 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M6.1 118 km 84 km
Mar 28, 2005 136 km SW of Sibolga, Indonesia M6.1 40 km 36 km
May 11, 2004 181 km SW of Sibolga, Indonesia M6.1 18 km 21 km
Apr 3, 2005 154 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia M6.0 62 km 30 km
Apr 6, 2011 108 km SW of Singkil, Indonesia M6.0 140 km 20 km
Mar 28, 2005 121 km SSW of Singkil, Indonesia M5.9 81 km 30 km
May 18, 2001 183 km SW of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.9 18 km 33 km
Jul 7, 1997 136 km S of Singkil, Indonesia M5.9 60 km 29 km
Mar 13, 2010 126 km SSW of Singkil, Indonesia M5.8 109 km 19 km
Mar 31, 2005 98 km SW of Singkil, Indonesia M5.8 147 km 22 km
Mar 28, 2005 156 km SW of Singkil, Indonesia M5.8 107 km 30 km
Jun 3, 2019 191 km SW of Sibolga, Indonesia M5.8 24 km 19 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1861 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake 950 66 km
1861 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake 58 km
1861 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake 58 km
1843 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake 105 km
1797 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake 300 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lubukraya (186 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lubukraya Stratovolcano 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 186 km
Sorikmarapi Stratovolcano 2,145 m (7,037 ft) 1986 193 km
Sibualbuali Stratovolcano 1,819 m (5,968 ft) Unknown 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 8.8 in
February 79°F (26°C) 8.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 9.6 in
April 80°F (27°C) 10.5 in
May 80°F (27°C) 8.5 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 8.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.7 in Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 10.2 in Coldest
September 78°F (26°C) 11.5 in
October 78°F (26°C) 15.9 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 14.9 in
December 79°F (26°C) 13.1 in

Teluk Dalam has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in August to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 127.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.9") and July the driest (7.7").

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