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Weather & Climate in Sirukam, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sirukam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 319 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 137.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,546 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 76.5°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,546 ft (776 m) |
| Area | 22.3 sq mi (57.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.8871°N, 100.7595°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
506 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 | 101 km | 81 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 5 km ENE of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M6.8 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jun 1, 2016 | 80 km W of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M6.6 | 135 km | 50 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 106 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.5 | 143 km | 30 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 100 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.4 | 140 km | 30 km |
| Jul 2, 1991 | 58 km WSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.4 | 104 km | 54 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 24 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M6.4 | 53 km | 19 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 26 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M6.3 | 51 km | 11 km |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 76 km SW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M6.3 | 123 km | 43 km |
| Feb 25, 2022 | 65 km NNW of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M6.1 | 143 km | 4 km |
| Feb 22, 2004 | 69 km SSE of Padang, Indonesia | M6.0 | 81 km | 42 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 109 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M5.8 | 147 km | 29 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 109 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M5.7 | 150 km | 30 km |
| Apr 14, 2005 | 115 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia | M5.7 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jul 14, 2003 | 25 km NW of Sijunjung, Indonesia | M5.7 | 40 km | 144 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 109 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M5.6 | 149 km | 24 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 102 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia | M5.5 | 135 km | 32 km |
| Apr 9, 2004 | 69 km SSE of Padang, Indonesia | M5.5 | 78 km | 66 km |
| Jan 9, 2017 | 84 km S of Padang, Indonesia | M5.4 | 103 km | 44 km |
| Apr 11, 2005 | 107 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M5.4 | 145 km | 30 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | — | 150 km |
| 2009 | SUMATRA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 1,117 | 101 km |
| 1861 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Talang (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Talang | Stratovolcano | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | 2007 | 13 km |
| Marapi | Complex | 2,885 m (9,465 ft) | 2018 | 65 km |
| Tandikat-Singgalang | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 1924 | 73 km |
| Kerinci | Stratovolcano | 3,800 m (12,467 ft) | 2020 | 106 km |
| Sarik-Gajah | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 737 m (2,418 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Talakmau | Complex | 2,919 m (9,577 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 9.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 9.5 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 11.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 7.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 10.0 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 10.5 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 10.0 in |
Sirukam has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 72°F in August to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 98.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (11.0") and July the driest (4.4").