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Weather & Climate in Muara Siberut, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Muara Siberut has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 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 150.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 268.0 sq mi (694.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.5979°N, 99.2110°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
933 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Sep 30, 2009 | 30 km WSW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M7.6 | 122 km | 81 km |
| Feb 25, 2008 | 164 km WSW of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M7.2 | 130 km | 25 km |
| Apr 24, 2023 | 171 km SSE of Teluk Dalam, Indonesia | M7.1 | 117 km | 34 km |
| Apr 1, 1998 | 95 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia | M7.0 | 117 km | 56 km |
| Feb 25, 2008 | 155 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.7 | 98 km | 25 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 113 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.7 | 44 km | 19 km |
| Mar 13, 2022 | 166 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia | M6.7 | 126 km | 28 km |
| Aug 16, 2009 | 112 km WSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.7 | 34 km | 20 km |
| Feb 25, 2008 | 161 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.6 | 111 km | 25 km |
| Feb 24, 2008 | 166 km WSW of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M6.5 | 120 km | 22 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 133 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.5 | 77 km | 21 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 106 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.5 | 64 km | 30 km |
| Aug 4, 1993 | 111 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.5 | 45 km | 32 km |
| Jul 2, 1991 | 58 km WSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.4 | 92 km | 54 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 100 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.4 | 56 km | 30 km |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 76 km SW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M6.3 | 72 km | 43 km |
| Mar 3, 2008 | 148 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.2 | 94 km | 25 km |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 173 km WSW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M6.2 | 96 km | 17 km |
| Mar 3, 2015 | 157 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia | M6.1 | 106 km | 28 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 144 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.1 | 72 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.4 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 98 km |
| 2005 | KEPULAUAN MENTAWAI | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 44 km |
| 2009 | SUMATRA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 1,117 | 122 km |
| 2009 | SUMATRA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 34 km |
| 2008 | SUMATRA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 130 km |
| 2023 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 117 km |
| 1861 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Talang (177 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Talang | Stratovolcano | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | 2007 | 177 km |
| Tandikat-Singgalang | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 1924 | 183 km |
| Marapi | Complex | 2,885 m (9,465 ft) | 2018 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 11.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 8.3 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 11.0 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 12.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 7.5 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 9.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 11.7 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 14.6 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 15.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 13.7 in |
Muara Siberut has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in January to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 131.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.1") and June the driest (7.4").