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Ainaro, Timor Leste

Ainaro · Timor Leste

Ainaro is a small city in Ainaro, Timor Leste with a population of 12,000. Elevation: 2,690 ft (820 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,000 Population 1,003/sq mi density
2,690 ft Elevation 820 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
88.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Dili Timezone

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About Ainaro

Ainaro

Ainaro is a town in Timor-Leste, the capital of the Ainaro suco, the Ainaro administrative post and the Ainaro Municipality, and is located in the southwest part of the country. The town of Ainaro is located 78 km south of Dili, the national capital.

People

Population12,000
Density1,003/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain88.3 in/yr
Sunny Days186/yr
Elevation2,690 ft (820 m)
Population12,000
Population Density1,003 / sq mi
Elevation2,690 ft (820 m)
Coordinates-8.9924°, 125.5082°
TimezoneAsia/Dili
Country🇹🇱 Timor Leste
State / ProvinceAinaro
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation88.3 inches (2,243 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ainaro

Ainaro is a small city in Timor Leste (Ainaro) with a population of 12,000. The city sits at an elevation of 2,690 feet (820 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Dili.

Climate in Ainaro

Ainaro has an average annual temperature of 23°C (73°F). The hottest month is Nov (25°C), the coldest is Jul (20.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1119 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.9°C / 75°F 20.5° / 30.2° 225.5
Feb 23.6°C / 75°F 20.4° / 28.9° 251.8
Mar 23.6°C / 74°F 20.2° / 28.5° 155.1
Apr 23.1°C / 74°F 18.6° / 28.1° 104.8
May 22.6°C / 73°F 18.8° / 27.1° 42.4
Jun 21.6°C / 71°F 17.3° / 26.3° 33.7
Jul 20.7°C / 69°F 15.8° / 26.1° 17.0
Aug 21.2°C / 70°F 16.4° / 27.7° 3.9
Sep 22.4°C / 72°F 16.4° / 29.9° 8.3
Oct 24°C / 75°F 18° / 31.8° 29.8
Nov 25°C / 77°F 18.9° / 32.7° 70.3
Dec 24.6°C / 76°F 20.7° / 31.7° 176.3
Ainaro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 186 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,690 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average66.4°F
23% above Timor Leste avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days186 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,690 ft (820 m)
Area12.0 sq mi (31.0 km²)
Population Density1,003/sq mi
Coordinates-8.9924°N, 125.5082°W
TimezoneAsia/Dili

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.3"
132% above Timor Leste avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 14.92"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

494 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9.

May 14, 1995 27 km NNW of Maubara, Timor Leste M6.9 80 km
Jul 4, 1991 81 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M6.9 135 km
Dec 5, 1995 25 km WNW of Atambua, Indonesia M6.4 92 km
Apr 19, 2008 79 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M6.1 133 km
Apr 19, 2008 72 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M6.0 127 km
Mar 20, 2005 84 km NNW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.8 139 km
Jun 15, 2015 47 km S of Suai, Timor Leste M5.8 88 km
Jul 4, 1991 76 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.7 130 km
Feb 11, 1992 16 km SSW of Atambua, Indonesia M5.7 80 km
Jan 28, 2009 38 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.7 149 km
Mar 3, 2016 50 km S of Suai, Timor Leste M5.6 88 km
Apr 20, 2008 75 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.6 129 km
Feb 10, 2014 87 km WNW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 139 km
May 20, 1994 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 121 km
Apr 2, 2020 65 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.5 120 km
May 20, 1994 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 121 km
Mar 3, 2016 13 km SW of Suai, Timor Leste M5.4 58 km
Jan 2, 2004 29 km NNW of Dili, Timor Leste M5.4 77 km
Apr 19, 2008 73 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.4 126 km
Oct 22, 1998 61 km N of Dili, Timor Leste M5.4 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1995 TIMOR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 11 79 km
2004 KEPULAUAN ALOR Earthquake 2.0 m 34 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Sirung (161 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sirung Complex 862 m (2,828 ft) 2015 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 13.9 in
February 68°F (20°C) 14.9 in Wettest
March 68°F (20°C) 11.6 in
April 67°F (20°C) 9.1 in
May 65°F (19°C) 5.5 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in Coldest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in Driest
September 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
November 70°F (21°C) 8.4 in Warmest
December 69°F (21°C) 14.8 in

Ainaro has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 63°F in July to 70°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 88.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (14.9") and August the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Ainaro

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ebc Sao Paulo - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Ainaro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Bobonaro
Mercado Maubisse
Merkado

Restaurants in Ainaro

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mini Restaurante Rusgua

Airports Near Ainaro

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Presidente Nicolau Lobato International AirportDILLarge Airport
Commander in Chief of FALINTIL, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, International AirportUAIMedium Airport
AA Bere Tallo (Haliwen) AirportABUSmall Airport
Atauro AirportAUTSmall Airport
Maliana AirportMPTSmall Airport
Same Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ainaro

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreza Ainaro
Open air church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Dili

🇹🇱 About Timor Leste

Capital Dili
Population 1,267,972
Area 15,007 km²
GDP (USD) $2,079,767,170
GDP per capita $1,502
HDI 0.634
Life expectancy 67.7 years
Internet users 34.0%
Urban population 28.6%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages Portuguese, Tetum
Calling code +670
TLD .tl
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ainaro

What is the population of Ainaro?

Ainaro has a population of 12,000 residents and is located in Timor Leste. The population density is 1,003 people per square mile, spread across 12.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ainaro?

Ainaro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 186 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 88.3 inches.

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