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Weather & Climate in Sungai Penuh, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sungai Penuh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 172 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,661 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 69.3°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 172 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,661 ft (811 m) |
| Area | 151.2 sq mi (391.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 656/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.0561°N, 101.3913°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
441 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Oct 6, 1995 | 5 km ENE of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M6.8 | 5 km | 33 km |
| Jun 1, 2016 | 80 km W of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M6.6 | 81 km | 50 km |
| Oct 1, 2009 | 49 km SSE of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M6.6 | 50 km | 9 km |
| Feb 22, 2004 | 69 km SSE of Padang, Indonesia | M6.0 | 115 km | 42 km |
| May 15, 2015 | 106 km ESE of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M6.0 | 107 km | 151 km |
| Jan 4, 2008 | 89 km SSW of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M6.0 | 90 km | 35 km |
| Feb 2, 2019 | 142 km WSW of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M5.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2011 | 92 km SSW of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M5.8 | 93 km | 35 km |
| Jun 16, 2002 | 103 km SW of Bejubang Dua, Indonesia | M5.8 | 134 km | 232 km |
| May 18, 2008 | 115 km NW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 127 km | 32 km |
| May 20, 2008 | 111 km NW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.7 | 125 km | 48 km |
| May 10, 1997 | 107 km NW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.6 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Feb 3, 2003 | 77 km SSW of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M5.6 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Feb 12, 2008 | 107 km S of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M5.5 | 108 km | 47 km |
| Apr 9, 2004 | 69 km SSE of Padang, Indonesia | M5.5 | 110 km | 66 km |
| Jan 9, 2017 | 84 km S of Padang, Indonesia | M5.4 | 122 km | 44 km |
| Aug 28, 2013 | 69 km W of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M5.4 | 70 km | 63 km |
| Jun 18, 2016 | 122 km WNW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.4 | 142 km | 40 km |
| Oct 18, 1990 | 108 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia | M5.4 | 144 km | 68 km |
| Jan 11, 2019 | 118 km WNW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | M5.4 | 149 km | 39 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1833 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kerinci (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kerinci | Stratovolcano | 3,800 m (12,467 ft) | 2020 | 42 km |
| Sumbing | Stratovolcano | 2,507 m (8,225 ft) | 1921 | 55 km |
| Talang | Stratovolcano | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | 2007 | 144 km |
| Hululais | Compound | 2,122 m (6,962 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Daun, Bukit | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,467 m (8,094 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 10.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 9.0 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 10.0 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 7.5 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 9.2 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 8.8 in |
Sungai Penuh has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 69°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 90.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (11.8") and June the driest (3.4").