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Weather & Climate in Padang, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Padang 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 331 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 161.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 268.0 sq mi (694.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,393/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.9492°N, 100.3543°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
849 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 | 60 km | 81 km |
| Apr 1, 1998 | 95 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia | M7.0 | 130 km | 56 km |
| Aug 16, 2009 | 112 km WSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.7 | 113 km | 20 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 113 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.7 | 113 km | 19 km |
| Jun 1, 2016 | 80 km W of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M6.6 | 132 km | 50 km |
| Aug 4, 1993 | 111 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.5 | 112 km | 32 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 106 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.5 | 106 km | 30 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 133 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.5 | 135 km | 21 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 24 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M6.4 | 53 km | 19 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 100 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.4 | 101 km | 30 km |
| Jul 2, 1991 | 58 km WSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.4 | 58 km | 54 km |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 76 km SW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M6.3 | 78 km | 43 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 26 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M6.3 | 55 km | 11 km |
| Mar 3, 2008 | 148 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.2 | 149 km | 25 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 144 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.1 | 145 km | 28 km |
| Feb 25, 2022 | 65 km NNW of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M6.1 | 133 km | 4 km |
| Feb 22, 2004 | 69 km SSE of Padang, Indonesia | M6.0 | 69 km | 42 km |
| Dec 23, 2009 | 119 km WSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.0 | 120 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 1994 | 133 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M5.9 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 109 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M5.8 | 110 km | 29 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 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 | - | 123 km |
| 2005 | KEPULAUAN MENTAWAI | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 113 km |
| 2009 | SUMATRA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 1,117 | 60 km |
| 2009 | SUMATRA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 113 km |
| 1861 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | - | - | 73 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Talang (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Talang | Stratovolcano | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | 2007 | 37 km |
| Tandikat-Singgalang | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 1924 | 62 km |
| Marapi | Complex | 2,885 m (9,465 ft) | 2018 | 65 km |
| Sarik-Gajah | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 737 m (2,418 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Talakmau | Complex | 2,919 m (9,577 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Kerinci | Stratovolcano | 3,800 m (12,467 ft) | 2020 | 131 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 11.3 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 9.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 11.7 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 14.5 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 15.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 13.1 in |
Padang has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in August to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 133.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.0") and June the driest (7.8").