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Weather & Climate in Luro, Timor Leste

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

Luro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,381 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average76.0°F
41% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,381 ft (421 m)
Area240.9 sq mi (623.9 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-8.5433°N, 126.8331°W
TimezoneAsia/Dili

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.7"
60% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.07"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

596 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.

May 21, 1991 106 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste M6.6 119 km 18 km
May 27, 2022 37 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M6.2 52 km 49 km
Apr 19, 2008 79 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M6.1 149 km 13 km
Apr 19, 2008 72 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M6.0 143 km 10 km
Feb 23, 2013 51 km E of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.9 70 km 20 km
Nov 8, 1998 139 km N of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.7 145 km 263 km
Apr 20, 2008 75 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.6 148 km 4 km
Apr 2, 2020 65 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.5 142 km 16 km
Jul 27, 2010 128 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste M5.5 145 km 378 km
Apr 2, 2010 111 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.4 124 km 177 km
Jan 2, 2004 29 km NNW of Dili, Timor Leste M5.4 150 km 34 km
May 27, 1991 100 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste M5.4 111 km 33 km
Jul 7, 1999 106 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.4 117 km 149 km
Mar 22, 2007 122 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.4 135 km 161 km
Apr 19, 2008 73 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.4 146 km 10 km
Jul 7, 2016 70 km NNE of Baukau, Timor Leste M5.4 71 km 27 km
Jul 3, 2001 26 km E of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.3 45 km 33 km
Apr 26, 2011 13 km SE of Aileu, Timor Leste M5.3 132 km 10 km
Jul 7, 2016 76 km NNW of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.3 76 km 22 km
Jul 13, 1997 126 km NNE of Baukau, Timor Leste M5.3 133 km 296 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 8.1 in Wettest
February 78°F (25°C) 7.9 in
March 77°F (25°C) 7.8 in
April 77°F (25°C) 7.8 in
May 75°F (24°C) 8.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Driest
October 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
December 79°F (26°C) 7.5 in

Luro has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in July to 79°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 60.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.1") and September the driest (0.3").

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