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Solok, Indonesia

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73,438 Population 3,301/sq mi density
1,286 ft Elevation 392 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Solok 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 331 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 161.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,286 ft (392 m)
Area22.3 sq mi (57.6 km²)
Population Density3,301/sq mi
Coordinates-0.8006°N, 100.6571°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 161.0"
324% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 10.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.86"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

554 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 88 km
Apr 10, 2005 113 km SW of Padang, Indonesia M6.7 150 km
Jun 1, 2016 80 km W of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia M6.6 144 km
Aug 4, 1993 111 km SW of Padang, Indonesia M6.5 148 km
Apr 10, 2005 106 km SW of Padang, Indonesia M6.5 141 km
Apr 10, 2005 100 km SW of Padang, Indonesia M6.4 137 km
Mar 6, 2007 24 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia M6.4 39 km
Jul 2, 1991 58 km WSW of Padang, Indonesia M6.4 95 km
Aug 31, 2017 76 km SW of Pariaman, Indonesia M6.3 115 km
Mar 6, 2007 26 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia M6.3 38 km
Feb 25, 2022 65 km NNW of Bukittinggi, Indonesia M6.1 129 km
Feb 22, 2004 69 km SSE of Padang, Indonesia M6.0 86 km
Apr 10, 2005 109 km SW of Padang, Indonesia M5.8 145 km
Jul 14, 2003 25 km NW of Sijunjung, Indonesia M5.7 35 km
Apr 10, 2005 109 km SW of Padang, Indonesia M5.7 146 km
Apr 14, 2005 115 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia M5.7 147 km
Apr 10, 2005 109 km SW of Padang, Indonesia M5.6 146 km
Apr 10, 2005 102 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia M5.5 135 km
Apr 9, 2004 69 km SSE of Padang, Indonesia M5.5 84 km
Apr 10, 2005 112 km SW of Padang, Indonesia M5.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 150 km
2009 SUMATRA Earthquake 0.3 m 1,117 88 km
1861 SW. SUMATRA Earthquake 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Talang (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Talang Stratovolcano 2,575 m (8,448 ft) 2007 20 km
Marapi Complex 2,885 m (9,465 ft) 2018 51 km
Tandikat-Singgalang Stratovolcano(es) 2,854 m (9,364 ft) 1924 58 km
Sarik-Gajah Pyroclastic cone(s) 737 m (2,418 ft) Unknown 110 km
Kerinci Stratovolcano 3,800 m (12,467 ft) 2020 120 km
Talakmau Complex 2,919 m (9,577 ft) Unknown 123 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 9.7 in
February 72°F (22°C) 7.1 in
March 73°F (23°C) 9.3 in
April 73°F (23°C) 10.8 in Wettest
May 73°F (23°C) 7.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in Coldest
September 72°F (22°C) 7.1 in
October 72°F (22°C) 9.5 in
November 72°F (22°C) 10.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 9.6 in

Solok has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in August to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 94.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.8") and July the driest (3.9").

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