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Weather & Climate in Talawi, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Talawi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 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 101.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 719 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.9°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 22.3 sq mi (57.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.5975°N, 100.7398°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
301 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 | 98 km | 81 km |
| Jul 2, 1991 | 58 km WSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.4 | 113 km | 54 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 24 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M6.4 | 29 km | 19 km |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 76 km SW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M6.3 | 133 km | 43 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 26 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M6.3 | 26 km | 11 km |
| Feb 25, 2022 | 65 km NNW of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M6.1 | 115 km | 4 km |
| Feb 22, 2004 | 69 km SSE of Padang, Indonesia | M6.0 | 111 km | 42 km |
| Jul 14, 2003 | 25 km NW of Sijunjung, Indonesia | M5.7 | 11 km | 144 km |
| Apr 9, 2004 | 69 km SSE of Padang, Indonesia | M5.5 | 108 km | 66 km |
| Jan 9, 2017 | 84 km S of Padang, Indonesia | M5.4 | 132 km | 44 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 12 km S of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.4 | 69 km | 83 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 83 km NNE of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M5.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1993 | 84 km SSE of Padang, Indonesia | M5.3 | 122 km | 69 km |
| Feb 6, 2013 | 65 km S of Padang, Indonesia | M5.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 57 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.3 | 124 km | 80 km |
| Jul 9, 2008 | 37 km NW of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M5.3 | 144 km | 54 km |
| Mar 6, 2012 | 24 km S of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.2 | 70 km | 102 km |
| Dec 9, 1994 | 15 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia | M5.2 | 73 km | 87 km |
| Jun 24, 2022 | 98 km S of Padang, Indonesia | M5.1 | 143 km | 51 km |
| Aug 4, 1990 | 87 km NW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.1 | 146 km | 111 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | 98 km |
| 1861 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Marapi (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Marapi | Complex | 2,885 m (9,465 ft) | 2018 | 38 km |
| Talang | Stratovolcano | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | 2007 | 43 km |
| Tandikat-Singgalang | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 1924 | 51 km |
| Sarik-Gajah | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 737 m (2,418 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Talakmau | Complex | 2,919 m (9,577 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Kerinci | Stratovolcano | 3,800 m (12,467 ft) | 2020 | 135 km |
| Sorikmarapi | Stratovolcano | 2,145 m (7,037 ft) | 1986 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 9.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 9.2 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 9.2 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 9.9 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 9.4 in |
Talawi has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 71°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 92.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.7") and July the driest (3.9").