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Weather & Climate in Aissirimou, Timor Leste

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Aissirimou 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,051 feet.

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

Elevation3,051 ft (930 m)
Area11.5 sq mi (29.8 km²)
Population Density190/sq mi
Coordinates-8.7261°N, 125.5715°W
TimezoneAsia/Dili

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 14.37"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

474 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.

May 14, 1995 27 km NNW of Maubara, Timor Leste M6.9 62 km 11 km
Jul 4, 1991 81 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M6.9 120 km 29 km
Dec 5, 1995 25 km WNW of Atambua, Indonesia M6.4 105 km 33 km
Apr 19, 2008 79 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M6.1 102 km 13 km
Apr 19, 2008 72 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M6.0 96 km 10 km
Mar 20, 2005 84 km NNW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.8 120 km 28 km
Jun 15, 2015 47 km S of Suai, Timor Leste M5.8 118 km 20 km
Jul 4, 1991 76 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.7 117 km 29 km
Feb 11, 1992 16 km SSW of Atambua, Indonesia M5.7 100 km 27 km
Apr 20, 2008 75 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.6 98 km 4 km
Mar 17, 2006 127 km NNW of Likisá, Timor Leste M5.6 150 km 384 km
Mar 3, 2016 50 km S of Suai, Timor Leste M5.6 119 km 30 km
Feb 10, 2014 87 km WNW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 128 km 19 km
Apr 2, 2020 65 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.5 89 km 16 km
May 20, 1994 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 105 km 33 km
May 20, 1994 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 107 km 25 km
Jan 2, 2004 29 km NNW of Dili, Timor Leste M5.4 48 km 34 km
Mar 3, 2016 13 km SW of Suai, Timor Leste M5.4 87 km 20 km
Apr 19, 2008 73 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.4 96 km 10 km
Oct 22, 1998 61 km N of Dili, Timor Leste M5.4 80 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

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 65 km
2004 KEPULAUAN ALOR Earthquake 2.0 m 34 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Sirung (160 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sirung Complex 862 m (2,828 ft) 2015 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 84°F (29°C) 12.9 in Warmest
February 70°F (21°C) 14.4 in Wettest
March 71°F (21°C) 10.2 in
April 70°F (21°C) 8.5 in
May 69°F (20°C) 4.7 in
June 67°F (19°C) 2.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 2.3 in
August 67°F (19°C) 0.7 in Coldest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in Driest
October 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
November 72°F (22°C) 8.1 in
December 72°F (22°C) 13.9 in

Aissirimou has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 67°F in August to 84°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 81.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (14.4") and September the driest (0.6").

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