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Weather & Climate in Solok, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Solok has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 331 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 161.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,286 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,286 ft (392 m) |
| Area | 22.3 sq mi (57.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,301/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.8006°N, 100.6571°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
554 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 | 88 km | 81 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 113 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.7 | 150 km | 19 km |
| Jun 1, 2016 | 80 km W of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M6.6 | 144 km | 50 km |
| Aug 4, 1993 | 111 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.5 | 148 km | 32 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 106 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.5 | 141 km | 30 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 100 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.4 | 137 km | 30 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 24 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M6.4 | 39 km | 19 km |
| Jul 2, 1991 | 58 km WSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.4 | 95 km | 54 km |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 76 km SW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M6.3 | 115 km | 43 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 26 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M6.3 | 38 km | 11 km |
| Feb 25, 2022 | 65 km NNW of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M6.1 | 129 km | 4 km |
| Feb 22, 2004 | 69 km SSE of Padang, Indonesia | M6.0 | 86 km | 42 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 109 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M5.8 | 145 km | 29 km |
| Jul 14, 2003 | 25 km NW of Sijunjung, Indonesia | M5.7 | 35 km | 144 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 109 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M5.7 | 146 km | 30 km |
| Apr 14, 2005 | 115 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia | M5.7 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 109 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M5.6 | 146 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 | 84 km | 66 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 112 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M5.5 | 149 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: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2005 | KEPULAUAN MENTAWAI | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 150 km |
| 2009 | SUMATRA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 1,117 | 88 km |
| 1861 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | - | - | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Talang (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Talang | Stratovolcano | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | 2007 | 20 km |
| Marapi | Complex | 2,885 m (9,465 ft) | 2018 | 51 km |
| Tandikat-Singgalang | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 1924 | 58 km |
| Sarik-Gajah | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 737 m (2,418 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Kerinci | Stratovolcano | 3,800 m (12,467 ft) | 2020 | 120 km |
| Talakmau | Complex | 2,919 m (9,577 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 9.3 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 9.5 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 10.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 9.6 in |
Solok has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in August to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 94.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.8") and July the driest (3.9").