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Weather & Climate in Atambua, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Atambua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,102 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 77.4°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,102 ft (336 m) |
| Area | 21.7 sq mi (56.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,795/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.1061°N, 124.8925°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
770 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 | 85 km | 11 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 81 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste | M6.9 | 114 km | 29 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 25 km WNW of Atambua, Indonesia | M6.4 | 26 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 2005 | 84 km NNW of Maubara, Timor Leste | M5.8 | 129 km | 28 km |
| Jun 15, 2015 | 47 km S of Suai, Timor Leste | M5.8 | 81 km | 20 km |
| Sep 18, 1995 | 74 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.7 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jan 28, 2009 | 38 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.7 | 83 km | 66 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 76 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste | M5.7 | 109 km | 29 km |
| Feb 11, 1992 | 16 km SSW of Atambua, Indonesia | M5.7 | 16 km | 27 km |
| Mar 3, 2016 | 50 km S of Suai, Timor Leste | M5.6 | 87 km | 30 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 53 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.6 | 107 km | 88 km |
| Feb 10, 2014 | 87 km WNW of Maubara, Timor Leste | M5.5 | 108 km | 19 km |
| Jul 18, 2005 | 7 km SW of Soe, Indonesia | M5.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 1994 | 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste | M5.5 | 107 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 1994 | 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste | M5.5 | 103 km | 25 km |
| Dec 29, 1992 | 41 km NE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M5.5 | 102 km | 95 km |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 19 km NE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M5.4 | 116 km | 47 km |
| Jan 2, 2004 | 29 km NNW of Dili, Timor Leste | M5.4 | 111 km | 34 km |
| Mar 3, 2016 | 13 km SW of Suai, Timor Leste | M5.4 | 47 km | 20 km |
| Jul 18, 2005 | 23 km ESE of Soe, Indonesia | M5.4 | 104 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | 75 km |
| 2004 | KEPULAUAN ALOR | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 34 | 106 km |
| 1891 | TIMOR SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sirung (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sirung | Complex | 862 m (2,828 ft) | 2015 | 107 km |
| Iliwerung | Complex | 1,018 m (3,340 ft) | 2013 | 159 km |
| Ililabalekan | Stratovolcano | 1,018 m (3,340 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Iliboleng | Stratovolcano | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | 1993 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 11.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 9.3 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 8.2 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 8.8 in |
Atambua has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.0") and August the driest (0.4").