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Weather & Climate in Venilale, Timor Leste
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Venilale has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 77°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 60.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,736 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 76.1°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,736 ft (834 m) |
| Area | 60.6 sq mi (157.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 264/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.6431°N, 126.3783°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dili |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
418 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 | 141 km | 11 km |
| May 21, 1991 | 106 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste | M6.6 | 127 km | 18 km |
| May 27, 2022 | 37 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste | M6.2 | 101 km | 49 km |
| Apr 19, 2008 | 79 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste | M6.1 | 119 km | 13 km |
| Apr 19, 2008 | 72 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste | M6.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 51 km E of Lospalos, Timor Leste | M5.9 | 121 km | 20 km |
| Apr 20, 2008 | 75 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste | M5.6 | 117 km | 4 km |
| Jul 27, 2010 | 128 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste | M5.5 | 147 km | 378 km |
| Apr 2, 2020 | 65 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste | M5.5 | 108 km | 16 km |
| Apr 19, 2008 | 73 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste | M5.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2004 | 29 km NNW of Dili, Timor Leste | M5.4 | 104 km | 34 km |
| Oct 22, 1998 | 61 km N of Dili, Timor Leste | M5.4 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Jul 7, 2016 | 70 km NNE of Baukau, Timor Leste | M5.4 | 91 km | 27 km |
| May 27, 1991 | 100 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste | M5.4 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jul 3, 2001 | 26 km E of Lospalos, Timor Leste | M5.3 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Dec 28, 1991 | 65 km NNW of Metinaro, Timor Leste | M5.3 | 116 km | 36 km |
| Aug 4, 1993 | 119 km N of Manatutu, Timor Leste | M5.3 | 147 km | 26 km |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 13 km SE of Aileu, Timor Leste | M5.3 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1995 | 16 km SE of Maliana, Timor Leste | M5.3 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Jul 7, 2016 | 76 km NNW of Lospalos, Timor Leste | M5.3 | 97 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 7.9 in |
Venilale has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in July to 79°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.7") and September the driest (0.2").