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Weather & Climate in Fohorem, Timor Leste

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

Fohorem has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,949 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average72.9°F
35% above US avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,949 ft (594 m)
Area104.5 sq mi (270.5 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates-9.2836°N, 125.0894°W
TimezoneAsia/Dili

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.4"
85% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 12.13"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 4, 1991 81 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M6.9 139 km 29 km
May 14, 1995 27 km NNW of Maubara, Timor Leste M6.9 101 km 11 km
Dec 5, 1995 25 km WNW of Atambua, Indonesia M6.4 54 km 33 km
Jun 15, 2015 47 km S of Suai, Timor Leste M5.8 54 km 20 km
Feb 11, 1992 16 km SSW of Atambua, Indonesia M5.7 29 km 27 km
Jan 28, 2009 38 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.7 109 km 66 km
Sep 18, 1995 74 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.7 150 km 33 km
Jul 4, 1991 76 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.7 134 km 29 km
Jul 25, 2023 53 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.6 131 km 88 km
Mar 3, 2016 50 km S of Suai, Timor Leste M5.6 59 km 30 km
May 20, 1994 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 127 km 25 km
Feb 10, 2014 87 km WNW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 135 km 19 km
May 20, 1994 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste M5.5 130 km 33 km
Dec 29, 1992 41 km NE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M5.5 121 km 95 km
Jul 18, 2005 7 km SW of Soe, Indonesia M5.5 117 km 10 km
Aug 31, 2023 19 km NE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia M5.4 132 km 47 km
Jul 18, 2005 23 km ESE of Soe, Indonesia M5.4 100 km 10 km
Jan 2, 2004 29 km NNW of Dili, Timor Leste M5.4 118 km 34 km
Mar 3, 2016 13 km SW of Suai, Timor Leste M5.4 18 km 20 km
Oct 31, 1990 68 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste M5.4 137 km 76 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2017 Frances Category 1 75 mph 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

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 93 km
2004 KEPULAUAN ALOR Earthquake 2.0 m 34 128 km
1891 TIMOR SEA Earthquake - - 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sirung (136 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sirung Complex 862 m (2,828 ft) 2015 136 km
Iliwerung Complex 1,018 m (3,340 ft) 2013 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 12.1 in Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 11.3 in
March 74°F (23°C) 9.5 in
April 74°F (23°C) 6.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
June 71°F (21°C) 3.0 in
July 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in Coldest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in Driest
October 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
November 76°F (25°C) 6.1 in Warmest
December 76°F (24°C) 11.8 in

Fohorem has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in July to 76°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 70.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.1") and September the driest (0.6").

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