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Weather & Climate in Tuapejat, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tuapejat has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 103 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 137.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.1°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 103 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 268.0 sq mi (694.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.0283°N, 99.5894°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
962 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 | 149 km | 81 km |
| Feb 25, 2008 | 164 km WSW of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M7.2 | 66 km | 25 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 113 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.7 | 43 km | 19 km |
| Aug 16, 2009 | 112 km WSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.7 | 62 km | 20 km |
| Feb 25, 2008 | 155 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.7 | 34 km | 25 km |
| Feb 25, 2008 | 161 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.6 | 48 km | 25 km |
| Jun 1, 2016 | 80 km W of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M6.6 | 120 km | 50 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 133 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.5 | 20 km | 21 km |
| Aug 4, 1993 | 111 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.5 | 45 km | 32 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 106 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.5 | 41 km | 30 km |
| Feb 24, 2008 | 166 km WSW of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M6.5 | 57 km | 22 km |
| Jul 2, 1991 | 58 km WSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.4 | 110 km | 54 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 100 km SW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.4 | 51 km | 30 km |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 76 km SW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M6.3 | 97 km | 43 km |
| Mar 3, 2008 | 148 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.2 | 31 km | 25 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 144 km SSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.1 | 9 km | 28 km |
| Feb 22, 2004 | 69 km SSE of Padang, Indonesia | M6.0 | 113 km | 42 km |
| Sep 10, 2022 | 173 km WSW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M6.0 | 143 km | 20 km |
| Dec 23, 2009 | 119 km WSW of Padang, Indonesia | M6.0 | 70 km | 19 km |
| Feb 2, 2019 | 170 km WSW of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia | M6.0 | 106 km | 20 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 | — | 46 km |
| 2005 | KEPULAUAN MENTAWAI | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 43 km |
| 2009 | SUMATRA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 1,117 | 149 km |
| 2009 | SUMATRA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 62 km |
| 2008 | SUMATRA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 66 km |
| 1861 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
| 1833 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Talang (168 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Talang | Stratovolcano | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | 2007 | 168 km |
| Kerinci | Stratovolcano | 3,800 m (12,467 ft) | 2020 | 190 km |
| Tandikat-Singgalang | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 1924 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 11.4 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 10.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 13.6 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 15.9 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 16.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 13.8 in |
Tuapejat has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in August to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 137.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (16.2") and June the driest (8.2").