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Ainaro, Timor Leste

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12,000 Population 1,003/sq mi density
2,690 ft Elevation 820 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
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. The area gets 186 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average66.4°F
23% above US 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 US 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. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 21, 2025.

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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