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Weather & Climate in Padangpanjang, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Padangpanjang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 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 101.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,703 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,703 ft (824 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,602/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.4560°N, 100.4052°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
406 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 | 67 km | 81 km |
| Apr 1, 1998 | 95 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia | M7.0 | 128 km | 56 km |
| Jul 2, 1991 | 58 km WSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.4 | 92 km | 54 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 24 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M6.4 | 11 km | 19 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 100 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.4 | 148 km | 30 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 26 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M6.3 | 14 km | 11 km |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 76 km SW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M6.3 | 112 km | 43 km |
| Feb 25, 2022 | 65 km NNW of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M6.1 | 82 km | 4 km |
| Feb 22, 2004 | 69 km SSE of Padang, Indonesia | M6.0 | 123 km | 42 km |
| Jul 14, 2003 | 25 km NW of Sijunjung, Indonesia | M5.7 | 47 km | 144 km |
| Jan 23, 2001 | 107 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.6 | 132 km | 78 km |
| Apr 9, 2004 | 69 km SSE of Padang, Indonesia | M5.5 | 123 km | 66 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 12 km S of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.4 | 43 km | 83 km |
| Jan 9, 2017 | 84 km S of Padang, Indonesia | M5.4 | 140 km | 44 km |
| Feb 6, 2013 | 65 km S of Padang, Indonesia | M5.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 57 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.3 | 86 km | 80 km |
| Apr 2, 2008 | 115 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.3 | 139 km | 81 km |
| Sep 30, 1993 | 84 km SSE of Padang, Indonesia | M5.3 | 138 km | 69 km |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 82 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.2 | 117 km | 37 km |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 101 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.2 | 124 km | 66 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 | 67 km |
| 1861 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tandikat-Singgalang (11 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tandikat-Singgalang | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 1924 | 11 km |
| Marapi | Complex | 2,885 m (9,465 ft) | 2018 | 11 km |
| Sarik-Gajah | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 737 m (2,418 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Talang | Stratovolcano | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | 2007 | 66 km |
| Talakmau | Complex | 2,919 m (9,577 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Sorikmarapi | Stratovolcano | 2,145 m (7,037 ft) | 1986 | 159 km |
| Kerinci | Stratovolcano | 3,800 m (12,467 ft) | 2020 | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 9.1 in | |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 9.1 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 6.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 9.1 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 9.4 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 9.3 in |
Padangpanjang has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 67°F in August to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 90.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.8") and July the driest (3.5").