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Weather & Climate in Palembaian, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palembaian has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 157.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,329 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.7°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,329 ft (710 m) |
| Area | 9.8 sq mi (25.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.1833°N, 100.2333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
321 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 | 72 km | 81 km |
| Apr 1, 1998 | 95 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia | M7.0 | 115 km | 56 km |
| Jul 2, 1991 | 58 km WSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.4 | 108 km | 54 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 24 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M6.4 | 45 km | 19 km |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 76 km SW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M6.3 | 124 km | 43 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 26 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M6.3 | 47 km | 11 km |
| Feb 25, 2022 | 65 km NNW of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M6.1 | 47 km | 4 km |
| Jul 14, 2003 | 25 km NW of Sijunjung, Indonesia | M5.7 | 76 km | 144 km |
| Jan 23, 2001 | 107 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.6 | 110 km | 78 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 12 km S of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.4 | 62 km | 83 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 57 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.3 | 73 km | 80 km |
| Apr 2, 2008 | 115 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.3 | 116 km | 81 km |
| Jan 16, 2016 | 94 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.2 | 110 km | 62 km |
| Dec 9, 1994 | 15 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia | M5.2 | 100 km | 87 km |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 82 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.2 | 112 km | 37 km |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 101 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.2 | 100 km | 66 km |
| Mar 5, 1991 | 93 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.2 | 103 km | 63 km |
| Mar 6, 2012 | 24 km S of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.2 | 73 km | 102 km |
| Nov 17, 1994 | 107 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.1 | 125 km | 65 km |
| Jul 10, 2016 | 48 km NW of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M5.1 | 29 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | 72 km |
| 1861 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
| 1797 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | 300 | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tandikat-Singgalang (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tandikat-Singgalang | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 1924 | 25 km |
| Sarik-Gajah | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 737 m (2,418 ft) | Unknown | 29 km |
| Marapi | Complex | 2,885 m (9,465 ft) | 2018 | 35 km |
| Talakmau | Complex | 2,919 m (9,577 ft) | Unknown | 41 km |
| Talang | Stratovolcano | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | 2007 | 102 km |
| Sorikmarapi | Stratovolcano | 2,145 m (7,037 ft) | 1986 | 124 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 7.0 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 9.5 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 10.0 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 10.6 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 10.2 in |
Palembaian has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 71°F in August to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 97.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.9") and July the driest (4.4").