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Weather & Climate in Suai, Timor Leste
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Suai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 76.5°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 116.8 sq mi (302.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 184/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.3129°N, 125.2565°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dili |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
600 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 | 149 km | 29 km |
| May 14, 1995 | 27 km NNW of Maubara, Timor Leste | M6.9 | 105 km | 11 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 25 km WNW of Atambua, Indonesia | M6.4 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Jun 15, 2015 | 47 km S of Suai, Timor Leste | M5.8 | 48 km | 20 km |
| Feb 11, 1992 | 16 km SSW of Atambua, Indonesia | M5.7 | 48 km | 27 km |
| Jan 28, 2009 | 38 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.7 | 128 km | 66 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 76 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste | M5.7 | 144 km | 29 km |
| Mar 3, 2016 | 50 km S of Suai, Timor Leste | M5.6 | 51 km | 30 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 53 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | M5.6 | 149 km | 88 km |
| Feb 10, 2014 | 87 km WNW of Maubara, Timor Leste | M5.5 | 147 km | 19 km |
| May 20, 1994 | 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste | M5.5 | 136 km | 25 km |
| May 20, 1994 | 67 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste | M5.5 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2005 | 7 km SW of Soe, Indonesia | M5.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1992 | 41 km NE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M5.5 | 139 km | 95 km |
| Oct 22, 1998 | 61 km N of Dili, Timor Leste | M5.4 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Mar 3, 2016 | 13 km SW of Suai, Timor Leste | M5.4 | 13 km | 20 km |
| Jan 2, 2004 | 29 km NNW of Dili, Timor Leste | M5.4 | 116 km | 34 km |
| Jul 18, 2005 | 23 km ESE of Soe, Indonesia | M5.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 19 km NE of Naisano Dua, Indonesia | M5.4 | 150 km | 47 km |
| May 19, 1994 | 62 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste | M5.3 | 133 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2017 | Frances | Category 1 | 75 mph | 279 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
3 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 | 98 km |
| 2004 | KEPULAUAN ALOR | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 34 | 136 km |
| 1891 | TIMOR SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Sirung (153 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sirung | Complex | 862 m (2,828 ft) | 2015 | 153 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 11.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 9.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 8.6 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 9.5 in |
Suai has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 66.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.0") and September the driest (0.6").