Alice Springs, Australia

Northern Territory · Australia

Alice Springs is a small city in Northern Territory, Australia with a population of 24,855. Elevation: 1,913 ft (583 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

24,855 Population 432/sq mi density
1,913 ft Elevation 583 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
15.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Darwin Timezone

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People

Population24,855
Density432/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain15.7 in/yr
Elevation1,913 ft (583 m)
Population24,855
Population Density432 / sq mi
Elevation1,913 ft (583 m)
Coordinates-23.6975°, 133.8836°
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNorthern Territory
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation15.7 inches (398 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Alice Springs

Alice Springs is a small city in Australia (Northern Territory) with a population of 24,855. The city sits at an elevation of 1,913 feet (583 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Darwin.

Climate in Alice Springs

Alice Springs has an average annual temperature of 21.5°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (29.7°C), the coldest is Jul (12.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 269 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 29.7°C / 85°F 22.3° / 37.1° 48.8
Feb 28.4°C / 83°F 21.1° / 35.8° 41.5
Mar 25.6°C / 78°F 17.9° / 33.4° 19.4
Apr 21.1°C / 70°F 12.9° / 29.3° 20.4
May 15.8°C / 60°F 8° / 23.6° 16.2
Jun 12.4°C / 54°F 4.7° / 20.1° 10.1
Jul 12.3°C / 54°F 3.9° / 20.7° 12.6
Aug 14.6°C / 58°F 5.7° / 23.5° 3.7
Sep 20°C / 68°F 11.2° / 28.8° 5.9
Oct 23.4°C / 74°F 14.9° / 32° 19.0
Nov 26.4°C / 80°F 18.3° / 34.4° 32.9
Dec 28.2°C / 83°F 20.7° / 35.7° 38.3
Alice Springs has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,913 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average70.7°F
31% above Australia avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)

Geography

Elevation1,913 ft (583 m)
Area57.5 sq mi (149.0 km²)
Population Density432/sq mi
Coordinates23.6975°S, 133.8836°E
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"
59% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.89"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.6 on Jun 16, 1998.

Jun 16, 1998 61 km E of Ross, Australia M3.6 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 1.7 in
February 83°F (28°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Wettest
March 78°F (26°C) 1.7 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
July 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in Coldest
August 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 1.2 in
December 82°F (28°C) 1.6 in

Alice Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 54°F in July to 83°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.9") and August the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Alice Springs

Institution Type Founded Website
Charles Darwin University University - ,
Yirara College College - Visit →

Museums in Alice Springs

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Central Australian Aviation Museum
Museum of Central Australia
Museum of Central Australia
Museum of Central Australia
Museum of Central Australia & Strehlow Research Center
National Road Transport Hall of Fame
Old Ghan Museum
Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility
RSL Club and War Museum
The Old Courthouse

Libraries in Alice Springs

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alice Springs Library0.0

Hotels in Alice Springs

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Stay at Alice Springs
Todd Tavern

Restaurants in Alice Springs

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barra On Todd Restaurant and Bar
Bojangles Saloon and Restaurant
Casa Nostra Pizza and Spaghetti House
DJ's Bistro
Epilogue Lounge
Flavours of India Restaurant
The Locals
The Sports Cafe and Restaurant

Cafes in Alice Springs

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Epilogue Cafe
Page 27
The Bean Tree Cafe

Cinemas in Alice Springs

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alice Springs Cinema

Clinics in Alice Springs

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #2377985488

Banks in Alice Springs

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NAB

Stadiums & Teams in Alice Springs

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Airports Near Alice Springs

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alice Springs AirportASPMedium Airport
Allambie Airport-Small Airport
Amburla Airport-Small Airport
Bond Springs Airport-Small Airport
Deep Well Airport-Small Airport
Gemtree Caravan Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Hamilton Downs Airstrip-Small Airport
Orange Creek Airstrip-Small Airport
Ross River Airport-Small Airport
Santa Teresa Airport-Small Airport
The Garden Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alice Springs

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
John Flynn Memorial Chiurch

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UFO Sightings
3
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UFO Sightings Near Alice Springs

3 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Alice Springs.

Name Year Description
Alice springs (australia) 2011 2 UFO&#39s in Central Australia with separate red flash of lights
Alice springs (nt&#44 australia) 1996 A humanoid dwarf/troll/grey alien type thing walked up the steps of a pasta restataunt I was in and stared at me.
Alice springs (nt&#44 australia) 1986 Being of light reported&#44Jesus or another messenger&#33

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Darwin

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alice Springs

What is the population of Alice Springs?

Alice Springs has a population of 24,855 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 432 people per square mile, spread across 57.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Alice Springs?

Alice Springs has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 15.7 inches.

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