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Weather & Climate in Barique, Timor Leste
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barique has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 958 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 74.6°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 206 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Area | 47.2 sq mi (122.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.8333°N, 126.0667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dili |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
376 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 | 115 km | 11 km |
| May 27, 2022 | 37 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste | M6.2 | 141 km | 49 km |
| Apr 19, 2008 | 79 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste | M6.1 | 120 km | 13 km |
| Apr 19, 2008 | 72 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste | M6.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2015 | 47 km S of Suai, Timor Leste | M5.8 | 135 km | 20 km |
| Feb 11, 1992 | 16 km SSW of Atambua, Indonesia | M5.7 | 143 km | 27 km |
| Apr 20, 2008 | 75 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste | M5.6 | 117 km | 4 km |
| Mar 3, 2016 | 50 km S of Suai, Timor Leste | M5.6 | 132 km | 30 km |
| Apr 2, 2020 | 65 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste | M5.5 | 108 km | 16 km |
| Jan 2, 2004 | 29 km NNW of Dili, Timor Leste | M5.4 | 86 km | 34 km |
| Jul 7, 2016 | 70 km NNE of Baukau, Timor Leste | M5.4 | 127 km | 27 km |
| Apr 19, 2008 | 73 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste | M5.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2016 | 13 km SW of Suai, Timor Leste | M5.4 | 116 km | 20 km |
| Oct 22, 1998 | 61 km N of Dili, Timor Leste | M5.4 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 13 km SE of Aileu, Timor Leste | M5.3 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1995 | 16 km SE of Maliana, Timor Leste | M5.3 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Dec 28, 1991 | 65 km NNW of Metinaro, Timor Leste | M5.3 | 111 km | 36 km |
| Jul 7, 2016 | 76 km NNW of Lospalos, Timor Leste | M5.3 | 133 km | 22 km |
| Jul 3, 2001 | 26 km E of Lospalos, Timor Leste | M5.3 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 13 km SSE of Same, Timor Leste | M5.2 | 50 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 10.7 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 9.7 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 8.0 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 7.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 9.7 in |
Barique has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 71°F in July to 77°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 71.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.9") and September the driest (0.4").