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Weather & Climate in Lautem, Timor Leste
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lautem has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 77.5°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 240.9 sq mi (623.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.3642°N, 126.9044°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dili |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
754 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| May 21, 1991 | 106 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste | M6.6 | 102 km | 18 km |
| Jul 13, 1994 | 138 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste | M6.5 | 133 km | 159 km |
| Jan 30, 2008 | 154 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste | M6.2 | 146 km | 8 km |
| May 27, 2022 | 37 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste | M6.2 | 36 km | 49 km |
| Apr 19, 2008 | 79 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste | M6.1 | 147 km | 13 km |
| Jun 6, 2008 | 149 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste | M6.0 | 145 km | 122 km |
| Aug 28, 2003 | 131 km N of Manatutu, Timor Leste | M6.0 | 149 km | 409 km |
| Sep 18, 2001 | 138 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste | M6.0 | 133 km | 132 km |
| Apr 19, 2008 | 72 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste | M6.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 51 km E of Lospalos, Timor Leste | M5.9 | 63 km | 20 km |
| Jun 21, 2003 | 142 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste | M5.9 | 138 km | 168 km |
| Nov 8, 1998 | 139 km N of Lospalos, Timor Leste | M5.7 | 124 km | 263 km |
| Apr 20, 2008 | 75 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste | M5.6 | 146 km | 4 km |
| Jul 27, 2010 | 128 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste | M5.5 | 129 km | 378 km |
| Feb 26, 2009 | 144 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste | M5.5 | 138 km | 145 km |
| May 25, 2013 | 150 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste | M5.5 | 146 km | 100 km |
| Jul 26, 1990 | 140 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste | M5.5 | 134 km | 131 km |
| Apr 2, 2020 | 65 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste | M5.5 | 141 km | 16 km |
| Apr 2, 2010 | 111 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste | M5.4 | 103 km | 177 km |
| Jul 7, 1999 | 106 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste | M5.4 | 96 km | 149 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 6.5 in |
Lautem has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.7") and September the driest (0.2").