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Weather & Climate in Manatutu, Timor Leste
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Manatutu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.7°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 104.8 sq mi (271.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.5114°N, 126.0131°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dili |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
456 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 | 99 km | 11 km |
| May 21, 1991 | 106 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste | M6.6 | 125 km | 18 km |
| May 27, 2022 | 37 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste | M6.2 | 134 km | 49 km |
| Apr 19, 2008 | 79 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste | M6.1 | 85 km | 13 km |
| Apr 19, 2008 | 72 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste | M6.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2003 | 131 km N of Manatutu, Timor Leste | M6.0 | 132 km | 409 km |
| Apr 21, 1997 | 127 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste | M5.9 | 130 km | 432 km |
| Mar 20, 2005 | 84 km NNW of Maubara, Timor Leste | M5.8 | 145 km | 28 km |
| Apr 20, 2008 | 75 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste | M5.6 | 82 km | 4 km |
| May 20, 1994 | 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste | M5.5 | 138 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 1994 | 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste | M5.5 | 142 km | 25 km |
| Apr 2, 2020 | 65 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste | M5.5 | 73 km | 16 km |
| Jul 27, 2010 | 128 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste | M5.5 | 139 km | 378 km |
| Mar 3, 2016 | 13 km SW of Suai, Timor Leste | M5.4 | 135 km | 20 km |
| Jul 7, 2016 | 70 km NNE of Baukau, Timor Leste | M5.4 | 105 km | 27 km |
| Apr 19, 2008 | 73 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste | M5.4 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 1998 | 61 km N of Dili, Timor Leste | M5.4 | 78 km | 33 km |
| May 27, 1991 | 100 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste | M5.4 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jan 2, 2004 | 29 km NNW of Dili, Timor Leste | M5.4 | 62 km | 34 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 75 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste | M5.3 | 148 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | 106 km |
| 2004 | KEPULAUAN ALOR | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 34 | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0 in |
Manatutu has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in July to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.7") and September the driest (0.2").