Dampier, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Dampier is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 1,282. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

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

1,282 Population 317/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
10.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone

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About Dampier

Dampier

Dampier is a major industrial port in the Pilbara region in the northwest of Western Australia. It is located near the city of Karratha and Port Walcott.

People

Population1,282
Density317/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain10.2 in/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population1,282
Population Density317 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates-20.6628°, 116.7126°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average88°F (31°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation10.2 inches (258 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dampier

Dampier is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 1,282. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 88°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Climate in Dampier

Dampier has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jan (31.6°C), the coldest is Jul (20.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 313 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 31.6°C / 89°F 27.1° / 36.2° 63.3
Feb 31.5°C / 89°F 26.9° / 36.1° 81.2
Mar 31.3°C / 88°F 26.2° / 36.4° 56.8
Apr 28.9°C / 84°F 23.2° / 34.6° 15.2
May 24.2°C / 76°F 18.3° / 30.2° 28.5
Jun 20.9°C / 70°F 15.2° / 26.6° 38.3
Jul 20.3°C / 69°F 13.9° / 26.7° 10.6
Aug 21.4°C / 71°F 14.5° / 28.4° 1.7
Sep 24.2°C / 76°F 17.1° / 31.2° 1.1
Oct 27.6°C / 82°F 20.9° / 34.4° 0.1
Nov 29.2°C / 85°F 23.2° / 35.2° 2.0
Dec 30.8°C / 87°F 25.7° / 36° 14.6
Dampier has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 88°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 10.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

88°F Jan (31°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Australia avg
January Average88°F (31°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density317/sq mi
Coordinates20.6628°S, 116.7126°E
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.2"
73% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.48"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Mar 19, 2005.

Mar 19, 2005 127 km W of Dampier, Australia M3.7 127 km
Feb 4, 2003 31 km SSE of Wickham, Australia M3.5 63 km
Apr 9, 1991 117 km SSE of Wickham, Australia M3.5 143 km
May 12, 2004 100 km NNE of Dampier, Australia M3.3 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

40 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Narelle (2026).

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Narelle Category 4 181 km
2026 Mitchell Category 1 61 km
2025 Zelia Category 4 217 km
2025 Sean Category 1 246 km
2023 Ilsa Category 5 279 km
2020 Damien Category 2 4 km
2019 Veronica Category 4 97 km
2015 Olwyn Category 1 236 km
2014 Christine Category 3 63 km
2013 Rusty Category 3 292 km
2012 Heidi Category 1 216 km
2011 Bianca Category 1 155 km
2008 Nicholas Category 1 272 km
2007 Kara Category 3 227 km
2007 George Category 3 207 km
2006 Glenda Category 4 85 km
2004 Monty Category 3 118 km
2002 Chris Category 2 296 km
2000 John Category 4 74 km
2000 Steve Category 1 22 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 88°F (31°C) 1.1 in Warmest
February 88°F (31°C) 2.5 in Wettest
March 87°F (31°C) 1.7 in
April 83°F (28°C) 0.8 in
May 76°F (24°C) 1.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
November 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
December 87°F (30°C) 0.5 in

Dampier has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 68°F in July to 88°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.5") and November the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Dampier

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dampier Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Dampier

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Classic - MP3 128 kbps
FreoCast community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Dampier

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Six Mile Railway Museum

Libraries in Dampier

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Karratha Public Library0.0

Airports Near Dampier

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karratha AirportKTAMedium Airport
Cape Preston Airport-Small Airport
Fortescue River Airport-Small Airport
Roebourne AirportRBUSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Dampier

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Murujuga Cultural LandscapeCultural2025

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dampier

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Peter's

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Shipwrecks Near Dampier

1 documented shipwrecks found near Dampier.

Name Year Description
Tryall - East India Company ship.

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Dampier

Murujuga Cultural Landscape
Cultural · inscribed 2025
Murujuga is a deeply storied land and seascape located in northwest Australia. It encompasses the Burrup Peninsula, the Dampier Archipelago, surrounding marine areas and the submerged landscape. Murujuga is shaped by the Lore — rules and narratives put in plac...

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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What is the population of Dampier?

Dampier has a population of 1,282 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 317 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dampier?

Dampier has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 88°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 10.2 inches.

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