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Palembaian, Indonesia

West Sumatra · Indonesia

Palembaian is a small town in West Sumatra, Indonesia with a population of 0. Elevation: 2,329 ft (710 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

2,329 ft Elevation 710 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
157.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jakarta Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain157.2 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation2,329 ft (710 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation2,329 ft (710 m)
Coordinates-0.1833°, 100.2333°
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceWest Sumatra
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation157.2 inches (3,992 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palembaian

Palembaian is a small town in Indonesia (West Sumatra) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 2,329 feet (710 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 157.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Jakarta.

Palembaian has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 157.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,329 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.7°F
36% above Indonesia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,329 ft (710 m)
Area9.8 sq mi (25.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-0.1833°N, 100.2333°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 157.2"
314% above Indonesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 10.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

321 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 23, 2025.

Sep 30, 2009 30 km WSW of Pariaman, Indonesia M7.6 72 km
Apr 1, 1998 95 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia M7.0 115 km
Jul 2, 1991 58 km WSW of Padang, Indonesia M6.4 108 km
Mar 6, 2007 24 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia M6.4 45 km
Aug 31, 2017 76 km SW of Pariaman, Indonesia M6.3 124 km
Mar 6, 2007 26 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia M6.3 47 km
Feb 25, 2022 65 km NNW of Bukittinggi, Indonesia M6.1 47 km
Jul 14, 2003 25 km NW of Sijunjung, Indonesia M5.7 76 km
Jan 23, 2001 107 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia M5.6 110 km
Sep 30, 2009 12 km S of Pariaman, Indonesia M5.4 62 km
Dec 29, 1999 57 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia M5.3 73 km
Apr 2, 2008 115 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia M5.3 116 km
Jan 16, 2016 94 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia M5.2 110 km
Dec 9, 1994 15 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia M5.2 100 km
Aug 10, 2019 82 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia M5.2 112 km
Jul 17, 2025 101 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia M5.2 100 km
Mar 5, 1991 93 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia M5.2 103 km
Mar 6, 2012 24 km S of Pariaman, Indonesia M5.2 73 km
Nov 17, 1994 107 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia M5.1 125 km
Jul 10, 2016 48 km NW of Bukittinggi, Indonesia M5.1 29 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2009 SUMATRA Earthquake 0.3 m 1,117 72 km
1861 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake 149 km
1797 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake 300 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tandikat-Singgalang (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tandikat-Singgalang Stratovolcano(es) 2,854 m (9,364 ft) 1924 25 km
Sarik-Gajah Pyroclastic cone(s) 737 m (2,418 ft) Unknown 29 km
Marapi Complex 2,885 m (9,465 ft) 2018 35 km
Talakmau Complex 2,919 m (9,577 ft) Unknown 41 km
Talang Stratovolcano 2,575 m (8,448 ft) 2007 102 km
Sorikmarapi Stratovolcano 2,145 m (7,037 ft) 1986 124 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 9.1 in
February 72°F (22°C) 7.0 in
March 72°F (22°C) 9.5 in
April 72°F (22°C) 10.9 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 7.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 5.9 in Coldest
September 71°F (22°C) 7.7 in
October 71°F (22°C) 10.0 in
November 71°F (22°C) 10.6 in
December 71°F (22°C) 10.2 in

Palembaian has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 71°F in August to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 97.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.9") and July the driest (4.4").

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Museums in Palembaian

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amai Setia Folk Art Museum
Bung Hatta Palace
museum Buya Hamka
Museum Perjuangan Tri Daya Eka Dharma
Museum Rumah Gadang Kinantan
Museum Rumah Kelahiran Bung Hatta
Museum Rumah Kelahiran Buya Hamka
Museum Tuanku Imam Bonjol

Libraries in Palembaian

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Rumah Pintar0.0

Farmers Markets in Palembaian

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
food market
Geringging River Market
Kompleks Pasar Lasi
Kompleks Pasar Lasi
Kompleks Pasar Lasi
non food market
Padang Luar Market
Pakan Ahad.
Pasa Akaik
Pasar Amor
pasar lama
Pasar Nagari Pandai Sikek
Pasar Rabaa

Airports Near Palembaian

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Minangkabau International AirportPDGMedium Airport
Tabing AirportMedium Airport
Pusako Anak Nagariu AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Palembaian

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mesjid Nurul Iman Koto Tinggi
Surau Nurul Iman Hulumambu
Surau Taban

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Jakarta

🇮🇩 About Indonesia

Capital Jakarta
Population 267,663,435
Area 1,919,440 km²
GDP (USD) $1,371,169,301,564
GDP per capita $4,876
HDI 0.713
Life expectancy 71.2 years
Internet users 69.2%
Urban population 58.1%
Currency IDR (Rupiah)
Languages Indonesian
Calling code +62
TLD .id
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Indonesia

8 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Tahun Baru Masehi
Apr 3 Good Friday Wafat Isa Almasih
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Paskah
May 1 Labour Day Hari Buruh Internasional
May 14 Ascension Day Kenaikan Isa Almasih
Jun 1 Pancasila Day Hari Lahir Pancasila
Aug 17 Independence Day Hari Ulang Tahun Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia
Dec 25 Christmas Day Hari Raya Natal

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What is the weather like in Palembaian?

Palembaian has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 157.2 inches.

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