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Atauro, Timor Leste

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9,274 Population 7,664/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Atauro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 84°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 357 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

84°F Jan (29°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average82.0°F
52% above US avg
January Average84°F (29°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density7,664/sq mi
Coordinates-8.2667°N, 125.6014°W
TimezoneAsia/Dili

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 7.72"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

575 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 54 km
Jul 4, 1991 81 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M6.9 103 km
May 21, 1991 106 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste M6.6 133 km
Dec 5, 1995 25 km WNW of Atambua, Indonesia M6.4 133 km
Apr 19, 2008 79 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M6.1 51 km
Aug 28, 2003 131 km N of Manatutu, Timor Leste M6.0 116 km
Apr 19, 2008 72 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M6.0 46 km
May 15, 2025 152 km NNW of Baukau, Timor Leste M5.9 139 km
Oct 4, 2003 167 km NNW of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.9 137 km
Apr 21, 1997 127 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.9 99 km
Mar 20, 2005 84 km NNW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.8 93 km
Jun 27, 2000 156 km N of Manatutu, Timor Leste M5.8 134 km
Feb 11, 1992 16 km SSW of Atambua, Indonesia M5.7 138 km
Jul 4, 1991 76 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.7 101 km
Mar 17, 2006 127 km NNW of Likisá, Timor Leste M5.6 106 km
Apr 20, 2008 75 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.6 47 km
May 20, 1994 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 88 km
Apr 2, 2020 65 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.5 39 km
May 20, 1994 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 92 km
Jul 27, 2010 128 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste M5.5 137 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 64 km
2004 KEPULAUAN ALOR Earthquake 2.0 m 34 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Sirung (164 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sirung Complex 862 m (2,828 ft) 2015 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 84°F (29°C) 7.6 in Warmest
February 79°F (26°C) 7.7 in Wettest
March 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in
April 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in
May 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in
June 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 1.5 in
August 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in Coldest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Driest
October 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
December 80°F (27°C) 7.1 in

Atauro has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in August to 84°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.7") and September the driest (0.2").

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