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Weather & Climate in Ujung Gading, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ujung Gading has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 307 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 178.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 74.2°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 9.8 sq mi (25.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.2729°N, 99.5576°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
540 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 | 116 km | 81 km |
| Apr 1, 1998 | 95 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia | M7.0 | 97 km | 56 km |
| May 14, 2005 | 125 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M6.7 | 127 km | 34 km |
| Mar 13, 2022 | 166 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia | M6.7 | 144 km | 28 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 24 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M6.4 | 135 km | 19 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 26 km SE of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M6.3 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Nov 11, 1999 | 106 km SSE of Rantauprapat, Indonesia | M6.2 | 140 km | 211 km |
| Mar 3, 2015 | 157 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia | M6.1 | 150 km | 28 km |
| Feb 25, 2022 | 65 km NNW of Bukittinggi, Indonesia | M6.1 | 61 km | 4 km |
| Apr 3, 2023 | 77 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M6.1 | 102 km | 84 km |
| Apr 3, 2005 | 154 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M6.0 | 138 km | 30 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 164 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.8 | 102 km | 47 km |
| Jan 7, 1994 | 169 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.6 | 143 km | 30 km |
| Jan 23, 2001 | 107 km WNW of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.6 | 63 km | 78 km |
| Jan 9, 2003 | 119 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 111 km | 45 km |
| May 12, 2003 | 47 km WSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 120 km | 78 km |
| Sep 1, 2016 | 117 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.5 | 109 km | 35 km |
| Feb 23, 2009 | 128 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | M5.4 | 115 km | 35 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 12 km S of Pariaman, Indonesia | M5.4 | 128 km | 83 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 105 km SSW of Sibolga, Indonesia | M5.4 | 147 km | 59 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 | 116 km |
| 1797 | SW. SUMATRA | Earthquake | — | 300 | 69 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sorikmarapi (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sorikmarapi | Stratovolcano | 2,145 m (7,037 ft) | 1986 | 46 km |
| Talakmau | Complex | 2,919 m (9,577 ft) | Unknown | 52 km |
| Sarik-Gajah | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 737 m (2,418 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Tandikat-Singgalang | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 1924 | 113 km |
| Marapi | Complex | 2,885 m (9,465 ft) | 2018 | 125 km |
| Lubukraya | Stratovolcano | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Sibualbuali | Stratovolcano | 1,819 m (5,968 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Talang | Stratovolcano | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | 2007 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 9.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 7.4 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 9.9 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 11.0 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 10.7 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 11.1 in |
Ujung Gading has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 72°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 102.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.3") and July the driest (4.5").