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Pariaman, Indonesia

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92,183 Population 1,351/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Pariaman has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 189.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area68.2 sq mi (176.7 km²)
Population Density1,351/sq mi
Coordinates-0.6190°N, 100.1200°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 189.1"
398% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 17.48"
Driest Month (Jul) 7.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

788 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 17, 2025.

Sep 30, 2009 30 km WSW of Pariaman, Indonesia M7.6 30 km
Apr 1, 1998 95 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia M7.0 96 km
Aug 16, 2009 112 km WSW of Padang, Indonesia M6.7 119 km
Apr 10, 2005 113 km SW of Padang, Indonesia M6.7 127 km
Aug 4, 1993 111 km SW of Padang, Indonesia M6.5 126 km
Apr 10, 2005 106 km SW of Padang, Indonesia M6.5 128 km
Mar 6, 2007 24 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia M6.4 44 km
Jul 2, 1991 58 km WSW of Padang, Indonesia M6.4 59 km
Apr 10, 2005 100 km SW of Padang, Indonesia M6.4 117 km
Aug 31, 2017 76 km SW of Pariaman, Indonesia M6.3 77 km
Mar 6, 2007 26 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia M6.3 48 km
Feb 25, 2022 65 km NNW of Bukittinggi, Indonesia M6.1 93 km
Feb 22, 2004 69 km SSE of Padang, Indonesia M6.0 112 km
Dec 23, 2009 119 km WSW of Padang, Indonesia M6.0 121 km
Apr 10, 2005 109 km SW of Padang, Indonesia M5.8 129 km
Aug 16, 2009 116 km WSW of Padang, Indonesia M5.8 120 km
Apr 14, 2005 115 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia M5.7 145 km
Apr 10, 2005 109 km SW of Padang, Indonesia M5.7 123 km
Jul 14, 2003 25 km NW of Sijunjung, Indonesia M5.7 79 km
Apr 10, 2005 109 km SW of Padang, Indonesia M5.6 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2005 KEPULAUAN MENTAWAI Earthquake 0.4 m 127 km
2009 SUMATRA Earthquake 0.3 m 1,117 30 km
2009 SUMATRA Earthquake 0.2 m 119 km
1861 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake 99 km
1797 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake 300 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tandikat-Singgalang (35 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tandikat-Singgalang Stratovolcano(es) 2,854 m (9,364 ft) 1924 35 km
Marapi Complex 2,885 m (9,465 ft) 2018 48 km
Talang Stratovolcano 2,575 m (8,448 ft) 2007 74 km
Sarik-Gajah Pyroclastic cone(s) 737 m (2,418 ft) Unknown 77 km
Talakmau Complex 2,919 m (9,577 ft) Unknown 79 km
Sorikmarapi Stratovolcano 2,145 m (7,037 ft) 1986 159 km
Kerinci Stratovolcano 3,800 m (12,467 ft) 2020 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 12.1 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in
March 79°F (26°C) 12.7 in
April 80°F (26°C) 13.5 in Warmest
May 80°F (26°C) 10.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 10.7 in
September 78°F (26°C) 13.0 in
October 78°F (26°C) 17.1 in
November 78°F (26°C) 17.5 in Wettest
December 78°F (26°C) 16.6 in

Pariaman has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 147.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (17.5") and July the driest (7.4").

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