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Weather & Climate in Sikabaluan, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sikabaluan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 320 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 142.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 68.2 sq mi (176.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.1196°N, 98.9922°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
899 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 | 107 km | 81 km |
| Apr 24, 2023 | 171 km SSE of Teluk Dalam, Indonesia | M7.1 | 64 km | 34 km |
| Apr 1, 1998 | 95 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia | M7.0 | 71 km | 56 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 113 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.7 | 90 km | 19 km |
| Aug 16, 2009 | 112 km WSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.7 | 68 km | 20 km |
| Mar 13, 2022 | 166 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia | M6.7 | 68 km | 28 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 133 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.5 | 131 km | 21 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 106 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.5 | 110 km | 30 km |
| Aug 4, 1993 | 111 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.5 | 90 km | 32 km |
| Jul 2, 1991 | 58 km WSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.4 | 95 km | 54 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 100 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.4 | 96 km | 30 km |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 76 km SW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M6.3 | 78 km | 43 km |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 173 km WSW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M6.2 | 46 km | 17 km |
| Mar 3, 2008 | 148 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.2 | 150 km | 25 km |
| Mar 3, 2015 | 157 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia | M6.1 | 49 km | 28 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 144 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.1 | 129 km | 28 km |
| Dec 23, 2009 | 119 km WSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.0 | 57 km | 19 km |
| Sep 10, 2022 | 173 km WSW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M6.0 | 38 km | 20 km |
| Aug 18, 2009 | 243 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1994 | 158 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M5.9 | 125 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 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 | — | 149 km |
| 2005 | KEPULAUAN MENTAWAI | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 90 km |
| 2009 | SUMATRA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 1,117 | 107 km |
| 2009 | SUMATRA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 68 km |
| 2023 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 63 km |
| 1861 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 1797 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | 300 | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tandikat-Singgalang (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tandikat-Singgalang | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 1924 | 170 km |
| Talakmau | Complex | 2,919 m (9,577 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Marapi | Complex | 2,885 m (9,465 ft) | 2018 | 184 km |
| Sarik-Gajah | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 737 m (2,418 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
| Talang | Stratovolcano | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | 2007 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 11.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 8.2 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 12.1 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | Driest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 8.9 in | Coldest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 11.2 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 14.1 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 14.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 13.3 in |
Sikabaluan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in August to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 127.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (14.6") and June the driest (7.1").