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Weather & Climate in Moru, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Moru has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.1°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 1,793.0 sq mi (4,643.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.2568°N, 124.5155°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
886 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 | 25 km | 29 km |
| May 14, 1995 | 27 km NNW of Maubara, Timor Leste | M6.9 | 69 km | 11 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 25 km WNW of Atambua, Indonesia | M6.4 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 1997 | 81 km NNW of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M6.2 | 129 km | 111 km |
| Apr 19, 2008 | 79 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste | M6.1 | 139 km | 13 km |
| Apr 19, 2008 | 72 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste | M6.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2005 | 84 km NNW of Maubara, Timor Leste | M5.8 | 49 km | 28 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 76 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste | M5.7 | 23 km | 29 km |
| Sep 18, 1995 | 74 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.7 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Feb 11, 1992 | 16 km SSW of Atambua, Indonesia | M5.7 | 115 km | 27 km |
| Jan 28, 2009 | 38 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.7 | 85 km | 66 km |
| Mar 17, 2006 | 127 km NNW of Likisá, Timor Leste | M5.6 | 107 km | 384 km |
| Apr 20, 2008 | 75 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste | M5.6 | 137 km | 4 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 53 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.6 | 109 km | 88 km |
| Apr 2, 2020 | 65 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste | M5.5 | 135 km | 16 km |
| May 20, 1994 | 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste | M5.5 | 35 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 1994 | 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste | M5.5 | 29 km | 25 km |
| Dec 29, 1992 | 41 km NE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M5.5 | 129 km | 95 km |
| Feb 10, 2014 | 87 km WNW of Maubara, Timor Leste | M5.5 | 6 km | 19 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 146 km ENE of Maumere, Indonesia | M5.5 | 116 km | 10 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 | 118 km |
| 1995 | TIMOR SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 63 km |
| 2004 | KEPULAUAN ALOR | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 34 | 41 km |
| 1891 | TIMOR SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sirung (51 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sirung | Complex | 862 m (2,828 ft) | 2015 | 51 km |
| Iliwerung | Complex | 1,018 m (3,340 ft) | 2013 | 108 km |
| Ililabalekan | Stratovolcano | 1,018 m (3,340 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Iliboleng | Stratovolcano | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | 1993 | 139 km |
| Leroboleng | Complex | 1,095 m (3,593 ft) | 2003 | 186 km |
| Lewotobi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,703 m (5,587 ft) | 2003 | 194 km |
| Ilimuda | Stratovolcano | 881 m (2,890 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 9.6 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 9.2 in |
Moru has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in August to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.0") and August the driest (0.5").