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Weather & Climate in Muara Sipongi, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Muara Sipongi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 128.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 830 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.9°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 9.8 sq mi (25.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.5693°N, 100.0127°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
350 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 | 144 km | 81 km |
| Apr 1, 1998 | 95 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia | M7.0 | 149 km | 56 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 24 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M6.4 | 130 km | 19 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 26 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M6.3 | 131 km | 11 km |
| Nov 11, 1999 | 106 km SSE of Rantauprapat, Indonesia | M6.2 | 86 km | 211 km |
| Apr 3, 2023 | 77 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M6.1 | 134 km | 84 km |
| Feb 25, 2022 | 65 km NNW of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M6.1 | 40 km | 4 km |
| Jan 23, 2001 | 107 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.6 | 121 km | 78 km |
| May 12, 2003 | 47 km WSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 138 km | 78 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 12 km S of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.4 | 145 km | 83 km |
| Apr 2, 2008 | 115 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.3 | 122 km | 81 km |
| Mar 1, 2018 | 72 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.3 | 150 km | 67 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 57 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.3 | 121 km | 80 km |
| Jul 24, 2010 | 51 km SE of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.3 | 71 km | 42 km |
| Mar 1, 2018 | 71 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.2 | 149 km | 71 km |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 101 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.2 | 112 km | 66 km |
| Mar 5, 1991 | 93 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.2 | 128 km | 63 km |
| May 11, 2001 | 66 km SSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.2 | 124 km | 80 km |
| Mar 25, 2011 | 33 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.2 | 121 km | 110 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 70 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.2 | 143 km | 79 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | 144 km |
| 1797 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | 300 | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sorikmarapi (54 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sorikmarapi | Stratovolcano | 2,145 m (7,037 ft) | 1986 | 54 km |
| Talakmau | Complex | 2,919 m (9,577 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| Sarik-Gajah | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 737 m (2,418 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Tandikat-Singgalang | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 1924 | 112 km |
| Marapi | Complex | 2,885 m (9,465 ft) | 2018 | 117 km |
| Lubukraya | Stratovolcano | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Sibualbuali | Stratovolcano | 1,819 m (5,968 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Talang | Stratovolcano | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | 2007 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 9.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 7.5 in | |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 9.8 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 10.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 10.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 11.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 11.0 in |
Muara Sipongi has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 72°F in January to 75°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 102.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.2") and July the driest (4.8").