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Weather & Climate in Tongging, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tongging enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,038 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 68.1°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 178 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,038 ft (926 m) |
| Area | 1,091.4 sq mi (2,826.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.8985°N, 98.5231°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
382 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Sep 5, 2011 | 68 km WSW of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.7 | 70 km | 91 km |
| Oct 10, 1996 | 62 km WSW of Binjai, Indonesia | M6.3 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Apr 3, 2005 | 33 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.3 | 117 km | 36 km |
| Jan 20, 1993 | 95 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.2 | 103 km | 68 km |
| Jan 15, 2023 | 40 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia | M6.1 | 117 km | 37 km |
| Jun 23, 2012 | 66 km W of Kabanjahe, Indonesia | M6.1 | 71 km | 95 km |
| May 1, 2014 | 41 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.9 | 121 km | 37 km |
| Mar 7, 2007 | 39 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.9 | 125 km | 35 km |
| Jun 11, 1997 | 83 km NW of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.6 | 133 km | 57 km |
| Jun 14, 2011 | 38 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.6 | 134 km | 22 km |
| Jan 16, 2017 | 14 km NNW of Berastagi, Indonesia | M5.6 | 47 km | 6 km |
| Jun 14, 2011 | 50 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 142 km | 17 km |
| Mar 29, 2005 | 44 km N of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 146 km | 30 km |
| May 3, 2014 | 46 km SSE of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.4 | 135 km | 43 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 10 km NNE of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.4 | 53 km | 147 km |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 41 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.4 | 132 km | 47 km |
| Mar 15, 2014 | 13 km S of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia | M5.4 | 61 km | 172 km |
| Jul 15, 1995 | 14 km E of Parapat, Indonesia | M5.4 | 66 km | 165 km |
| Nov 1, 1993 | 45 km SE of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.3 | 105 km | 84 km |
| Jul 24, 2007 | 23 km E of Singkil, Indonesia | M5.3 | 91 km | 63 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1892 | NORTHEAST SUMATRA | Earthquake | - | - | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sinabung (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sinabung | Stratovolcano | 2,460 m (8,071 ft) | 2019 | 34 km |
| Singkut | Caldera(s) | 2,181 m (7,156 ft) | 1881 | 39 km |
| Toba | Caldera | 2,157 m (7,077 ft) | Unknown | 49 km |
| Sibualbuali | Stratovolcano | 1,819 m (5,968 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Lubukraya | Stratovolcano | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 7.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 8.4 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 10.1 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 9.8 in |
Tongging has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 67°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 87.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.4") and July the driest (3.1").