Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Dolok Sanggul features a tropical rainforest climate (Af). Temperatures typically range between 21 °C (70 °F) and 22 °C (71 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 15 °C (59 °F) or can rise to as high as 29 °C (85 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 3446 mm (135.7 inches) and receives 304 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Dolok Sanggul enjoys an average of 3234 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 11 hours 59 minutes to 12 hours 14 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Dolok Sanggul are March, April and May, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 21 to 22 °C (71 - 71 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in September, October and November, when daily mean temperatures range from 21 to 21 °C (70 - 70 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Dolok Sanggul experiences 229 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 28°C (83°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
| Mean maximum | 28°C (82°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
| Average high | 25°C (78°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
| Daily mean | 21°C (70°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
| Average low | 18°C (65°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
| Mean minimum | 16°C (62°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
17°C (64°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
| Minimum | 15°C (59°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Dolok Sanggul, North Sumatra, Indonesia with other places around the world.
Dolok Sanggul usually has the most precipitation in April, November and December, with an average of 28 rainy days and 391 mm (15.4 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Dolok Sanggul are February, June and July. On average, 193 mm (7.6 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 238 (9.4) | 205 (8.1) | 311 (12.2) | 341 (13.4) | 285 (11.2) | 186 (7.3) | 187 (7.4) | 215 (8.5) | 337 (13.3) | 308 (12.1) | 452 (17.8) | 380 (15.0) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 22 | 22 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 |
The sunniest months in Dolok Sanggul are March, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 9 hours 41 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Dolok Sanggul: January, November and December receive an average of 7 hours 37 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 226 | 283 | 301 | 259 | 268 | 290 | 300 | 299 | 270 | 258 | 216 | 257 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 11h 59m | 12h 1m | 12h 5m | 12h 9m | 12h 12m | 12h 14m | 12h 13m | 12h 10m | 12h 6m | 12h 2m | 12h 0m | 11h 59m |
Dolok Sanggul experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in March, April and September, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 16 - 17, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. June, July and December are in the Extreme exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 13. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Dolok Sanggul UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Dolok Sanggul. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Dolok Sanggul's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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