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Weather & Climate in Payakumbuh, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Payakumbuh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,696 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.3°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 176 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,696 ft (517 m) |
| Area | 31.1 sq mi (80.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,495/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.2159°N, 100.6334°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
254 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 | 102 km | 81 km |
| Jul 2, 1991 | 58 km WSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.4 | 129 km | 54 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 24 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M6.4 | 34 km | 19 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 26 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M6.3 | 32 km | 11 km |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 76 km SW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M6.3 | 149 km | 43 km |
| Feb 25, 2022 | 65 km NNW of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M6.1 | 77 km | 4 km |
| Jul 14, 2003 | 25 km NW of Sijunjung, Indonesia | M5.7 | 41 km | 144 km |
| Apr 9, 2004 | 69 km SSE of Padang, Indonesia | M5.5 | 149 km | 66 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 12 km S of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.4 | 80 km | 83 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 57 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.3 | 114 km | 80 km |
| Dec 9, 1994 | 15 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia | M5.2 | 103 km | 87 km |
| Mar 5, 1991 | 93 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.2 | 146 km | 63 km |
| Mar 6, 2012 | 24 km S of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.2 | 87 km | 102 km |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 82 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.2 | 150 km | 37 km |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 101 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.2 | 145 km | 66 km |
| Jan 15, 1994 | 10 km S of Padang, Indonesia | M5.1 | 98 km | 102 km |
| Aug 4, 1990 | 87 km NW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.1 | 125 km | 111 km |
| Jul 10, 2016 | 48 km NW of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M5.1 | 66 km | 8 km |
| Jul 2, 2009 | 11 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia | M5.1 | 99 km | 35 km |
| Sep 19, 2009 | 103 km NNW of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M5.1 | 111 km | 38 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Marapi (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Marapi | Complex | 2,885 m (9,465 ft) | 2018 | 25 km |
| Tandikat-Singgalang | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 1924 | 39 km |
| Sarik-Gajah | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 737 m (2,418 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Talakmau | Complex | 2,919 m (9,577 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Talang | Stratovolcano | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | 2007 | 85 km |
| Sorikmarapi | Stratovolcano | 2,145 m (7,037 ft) | 1986 | 158 km |
| Kerinci | Stratovolcano | 3,800 m (12,467 ft) | 2020 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 8.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 9.2 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 10.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 8.4 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 9.8 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 9.2 in |
Payakumbuh has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 73°F in January to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 88.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.4") and June the driest (4.2").