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Manatutu, Timor Leste

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1,924 Population 18/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Manatutu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area104.8 sq mi (271.4 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-8.5114°N, 126.0131°W
TimezoneAsia/Dili

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.72"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

456 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 99 km
May 21, 1991 106 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste M6.6 125 km
May 27, 2022 37 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M6.2 134 km
Apr 19, 2008 79 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M6.1 85 km
Apr 19, 2008 72 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M6.0 78 km
Aug 28, 2003 131 km N of Manatutu, Timor Leste M6.0 132 km
Apr 21, 1997 127 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.9 130 km
Mar 20, 2005 84 km NNW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.8 145 km
Apr 20, 2008 75 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.6 82 km
May 20, 1994 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 138 km
May 20, 1994 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 142 km
Apr 2, 2020 65 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.5 73 km
Jul 27, 2010 128 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste M5.5 139 km
Mar 3, 2016 13 km SW of Suai, Timor Leste M5.4 135 km
Jul 7, 2016 70 km NNE of Baukau, Timor Leste M5.4 105 km
Apr 19, 2008 73 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.4 80 km
Oct 22, 1998 61 km N of Dili, Timor Leste M5.4 78 km
May 27, 1991 100 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste M5.4 121 km
Jan 2, 2004 29 km NNW of Dili, Timor Leste M5.4 62 km
Jul 4, 1991 75 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.3 148 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 11 106 km
2004 KEPULAUAN ALOR Earthquake 2.0 m 34 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 7.7 in Wettest
February 80°F (26°C) 7.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in
April 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in
May 78°F (26°C) 5.3 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in
July 76°F (25°C) 1.7 in Coldest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.5 in
September 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in Driest
October 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in
November 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in Warmest
December 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in

Manatutu has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in July to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.7") and September the driest (0.2").

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