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Dare, Timor Leste

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4,052 Population 606/sq mi density
1,699 ft Elevation 518 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Dare 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

Elevation1,699 ft (518 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.3 km²)
Population Density606/sq mi
Coordinates-8.5927°N, 125.5710°W
TimezoneAsia/Dili

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 9.84"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

489 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 21, 2025.

Jul 4, 1991 81 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M6.9 112 km
May 14, 1995 27 km NNW of Maubara, Timor Leste M6.9 54 km
Dec 5, 1995 25 km WNW of Atambua, Indonesia M6.4 110 km
Apr 19, 2008 79 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M6.1 88 km
Apr 19, 2008 72 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M6.0 82 km
Apr 21, 1997 127 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.9 136 km
Jun 15, 2015 47 km S of Suai, Timor Leste M5.8 133 km
Mar 20, 2005 84 km NNW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.8 109 km
Feb 11, 1992 16 km SSW of Atambua, Indonesia M5.7 109 km
Jul 4, 1991 76 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.7 109 km
Mar 3, 2016 50 km S of Suai, Timor Leste M5.6 133 km
Mar 17, 2006 127 km NNW of Likisá, Timor Leste M5.6 136 km
Apr 20, 2008 75 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.6 84 km
May 20, 1994 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 97 km
Feb 10, 2014 87 km WNW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 122 km
Apr 2, 2020 65 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.5 75 km
May 20, 1994 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 99 km
Mar 3, 2016 13 km SW of Suai, Timor Leste M5.4 100 km
Oct 22, 1998 61 km N of Dili, Timor Leste M5.4 65 km
Mar 20, 2005 106 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.4 134 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 60 km
2004 KEPULAUAN ALOR Earthquake 2.0 m 34 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Sirung (159 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sirung Complex 862 m (2,828 ft) 2015 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 84°F (29°C) 9.5 in Warmest
February 76°F (25°C) 9.8 in Wettest
March 76°F (25°C) 7.5 in
April 76°F (25°C) 5.9 in
May 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 1.7 in
August 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in Coldest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Driest
October 76°F (24°C) 1.5 in
November 78°F (25°C) 5.2 in
December 78°F (25°C) 9.5 in

Dare has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in August to 84°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 59.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.8") and September the driest (0.6").

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