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Weather & Climate in Muaralabuh, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Muaralabuh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 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 81.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,440 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 76.1°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,440 ft (439 m) |
| Area | 151.2 sq mi (391.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.4621°N, 101.0230°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
558 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Oct 6, 1995 | 5 km ENE of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M6.8 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Oct 1, 2009 | 49 km SSE of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M6.6 | 126 km | 9 km |
| Jun 1, 2016 | 80 km W of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M6.6 | 81 km | 50 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 106 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.5 | 141 km | 30 km |
| Jul 2, 1991 | 58 km WSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.4 | 138 km | 54 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 100 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.4 | 146 km | 30 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 24 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M6.4 | 123 km | 19 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 26 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M6.3 | 121 km | 11 km |
| Feb 22, 2004 | 69 km SSE of Padang, Indonesia | M6.0 | 60 km | 42 km |
| Jan 4, 2008 | 89 km SSW of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M6.0 | 147 km | 35 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 109 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M5.8 | 147 km | 29 km |
| Apr 14, 2005 | 115 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia | M5.7 | 129 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 2021 | 127 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia | M5.7 | 148 km | 30 km |
| Jul 14, 2003 | 25 km NW of Sijunjung, Indonesia | M5.7 | 105 km | 144 km |
| Feb 3, 2003 | 77 km SSW of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M5.6 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Aug 25, 1997 | 123 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia | M5.5 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 102 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia | M5.5 | 126 km | 32 km |
| Apr 9, 2004 | 69 km SSE of Padang, Indonesia | M5.5 | 55 km | 66 km |
| Aug 28, 2013 | 69 km W of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M5.4 | 69 km | 63 km |
| Oct 18, 1990 | 108 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia | M5.4 | 113 km | 68 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | — | 129 km |
| 1861 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
| 1833 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kerinci (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kerinci | Stratovolcano | 3,800 m (12,467 ft) | 2020 | 37 km |
| Talang | Stratovolcano | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | 2007 | 66 km |
| Sumbing | Stratovolcano | 2,507 m (8,225 ft) | 1921 | 132 km |
| Marapi | Complex | 2,885 m (9,465 ft) | 2018 | 135 km |
| Tandikat-Singgalang | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 1924 | 142 km |
| Sarik-Gajah | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 737 m (2,418 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 10.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 7.7 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 10.0 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 11.4 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.3 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 10.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 10.7 in |
Muaralabuh has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 67°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 105.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.5") and July the driest (5.3").