Baukau, Timor Leste

Full City Profile

16,000 Population 112/sq mi density

1,450 ft Elevation 442 meters

78°F Avg Temperature 25°C

Baukau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	77.8°F
	44% above US avg
January Average	79°F (26°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,450 ft (442 m)
Area	142.7 sq mi (369.5 km²)
Population Density	112/sq mi
Coordinates	-8.4757°N, 126.4563°W
Timezone	Asia/Dili

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.4"

40% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 7.68"

Driest Month (Sep) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

496 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	147 km
May 21, 1991	106 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste	M6.6	107 km
May 27, 2022	37 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste	M6.2	86 km
Apr 19, 2008	79 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste	M6.1	112 km
Apr 19, 2008	72 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste	M6.0	105 km
Aug 28, 2003	131 km N of Manatutu, Timor Leste	M6.0	136 km
Apr 21, 1997	127 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste	M5.9	147 km
Feb 23, 2013	51 km E of Lospalos, Timor Leste	M5.9	111 km
Apr 20, 2008	75 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste	M5.6	110 km
Jul 27, 2010	128 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste	M5.5	129 km
Apr 2, 2020	65 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste	M5.5	103 km
Jul 7, 1999	106 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste	M5.4	137 km
Apr 19, 2008	73 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste	M5.4	108 km
Jan 2, 2004	29 km NNW of Dili, Timor Leste	M5.4	108 km
Jul 7, 2016	70 km NNE of Baukau, Timor Leste	M5.4	71 km
May 27, 1991	100 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste	M5.4	101 km
Apr 2, 2010	111 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste	M5.4	147 km
Oct 22, 1998	61 km N of Dili, Timor Leste	M5.4	115 km
Apr 26, 2011	13 km SE of Aileu, Timor Leste	M5.3	95 km
Dec 3, 1995	16 km SE of Maliana, Timor Leste	M5.3	141 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	79°F (26°C)	7.4 in
February	79°F (26°C)	7.7 in	Wettest
March	79°F (26°C)	6.8 in
April	78°F (26°C)	6.6 in
May	77°F (25°C)	6.7 in
June	76°F (24°C)	4.4 in
July	75°F (24°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
August	75°F (24°C)	0.7 in
September	77°F (25°C)	0.2 in	Driest
October	79°F (26°C)	0.5 in
November	80°F (27°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
December	80°F (27°C)	7.1 in

Baukau has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.7") and September the driest (0.2").

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