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Weather & Climate in Lifau, Timor Leste
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lifau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 138.0 sq mi (357.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.2028°N, 124.3088°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dili |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
933 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 | 128 km | 11 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 81 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste | M6.9 | 129 km | 29 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 25 km WNW of Atambua, Indonesia | M6.4 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 1997 | 81 km NNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M6.2 | 91 km | 111 km |
| Jun 15, 2015 | 47 km S of Suai, Timor Leste | M5.8 | 120 km | 20 km |
| Jan 28, 2009 | 38 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.7 | 34 km | 66 km |
| Jan 15, 2020 | Timor region, Indonesia | M5.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1995 | 74 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.7 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 76 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste | M5.7 | 125 km | 29 km |
| Feb 11, 1992 | 16 km SSW of Atambua, Indonesia | M5.7 | 57 km | 27 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 53 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.6 | 46 km | 88 km |
| Mar 3, 2016 | 50 km S of Suai, Timor Leste | M5.6 | 127 km | 30 km |
| Dec 29, 1992 | 41 km NE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M5.5 | 37 km | 95 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 25 km ENE of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.5 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2005 | 7 km SW of Soe, Indonesia | M5.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 2009 | 16 km NNE of Kupang, Indonesia | M5.5 | 116 km | 46 km |
| Feb 10, 2014 | 87 km WNW of Maubara, Timor Leste | M5.5 | 113 km | 19 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 146 km ENE of Maumere, Indonesia | M5.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 1994 | 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste | M5.5 | 130 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 1994 | 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste | M5.5 | 123 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | LOMBLEN ISLAND [LEMBATA] | Meteorological | 9.0 m | 1,239 | 111 km |
| 1995 | TIMOR SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 117 km |
| 2004 | KEPULAUAN ALOR | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 34 | 132 km |
| 1891 | TIMOR SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 41 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sirung (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sirung | Complex | 862 m (2,828 ft) | 2015 | 80 km |
| Iliwerung | Complex | 1,018 m (3,340 ft) | 2013 | 110 km |
| Ililabalekan | Stratovolcano | 1,018 m (3,340 ft) | Unknown | 125 km |
| Iliboleng | Stratovolcano | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | 1993 | 150 km |
| Lewotobi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,703 m (5,587 ft) | 2003 | 184 km |
| Leroboleng | Complex | 1,095 m (3,593 ft) | 2003 | 187 km |
| Ilimuda | Stratovolcano | 881 m (2,890 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 9.0 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 8.5 in |
Lifau has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in August to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.8") and September the driest (0.2").