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Broome, Australia

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0
B Good
14,660 Population 48/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$32,685 median income, 6.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent
Broome has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 86°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

86°F Jan (30°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above US avg
January Average86°F (30°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area303.0 sq mi (784.7 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates-17.9554°N, 122.2392°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.54"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 17, 2022.

Apr 17, 2022 78 km NW of Bilingurr, Australia M4.4 83 km
May 7, 2011 62 km NE of Roebuck, Australia M4.4 72 km
Apr 12, 2020 90 km NNW of Bilingurr, Australia M4.3 97 km
Sep 1, 1997 57 km E of Roebuck, Australia M4.3 85 km
Apr 18, 1992 39 km W of Derby, Australia M4.2 129 km
Jan 17, 2004 68 km S of Roebuck, Australia M4.0 94 km
Aug 17, 1990 37 km NNE of Roebuck, Australia M4.0 42 km
Jan 24, 2005 56 km NE of Bilingurr, Australia M3.8 60 km
Feb 5, 2002 52 km NNE of Bilingurr, Australia M3.5 57 km
Feb 28, 2007 98 km SE of Roebuck, Australia M3.5 135 km
Apr 26, 2006 52 km N of Bilingurr, Australia M3.3 59 km
Feb 7, 2000 91 km NNW of Bilingurr, Australia M3.2 97 km
Feb 6, 2000 77 km NNW of Bilingurr, Australia M3.2 83 km
Feb 9, 2007 57 km S of Derby, Australia M3.2 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

24 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Hayley (2026).

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Hayley Category 2 156 km
2025 Errol Category 1 244 km
2018 Marcus Category 3 274 km
2018 Kelvin Category 1 164 km
2012 Lua Category 2 287 km
2010 Laurence Category 4 131 km
2009 Billy Category 2 226 km
2008 Ophelia Category 1 230 km
2008 Nicholas Category 1 293 km
2006 Glenda Category 4 231 km
2004 Fay Category 4 97 km
2002 Chris Category 4 141 km
2001 Sam Category 3 114 km
2001 Alistair Category 1 207 km
2000 Rosita Category 4 37 km
1997 Phil Category 2 296 km
1997 Rachel Category 1 228 km
1996 Kirsty Category 3 139 km
1996 Gertie Category 1 296 km
1995 Chloe Category 4 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 86°F (30°C) 8.5 in Wettest
February 85°F (29°C) 7.4 in
March 85°F (30°C) 4.1 in
April 83°F (28°C) 1.2 in
May 78°F (25°C) 0.8 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
October 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in
November 85°F (30°C) 0.4 in
December 86°F (30°C) 3.0 in Warmest

Broome has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 71°F in July to 86°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.5") and August the driest (0.1").

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