Dampier Peninsula, Australia

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,459 Population 23/sq mi density

282 ft Elevation 86 meters

81°F Avg Temperature 27°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$14,061 median income, 23.6% unemployment

B+

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$67,600 home value, $338/mo rent

Dampier Peninsula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 85°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

85°F Jan (30°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	81.1°F
	50% above US avg
January Average	85°F (30°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	282 ft (86 m)
Area	62.7 sq mi (162.4 km²)
Population Density	23/sq mi
Coordinates	-16.9324°N, 122.8656°W
Timezone	Australia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"

14% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 9.29"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 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	136 km
May 7, 2011	62 km NE of Roebuck, Australia	M4.4	89 km
Apr 12, 2020	90 km NNW of Bilingurr, Australia	M4.3	101 km
Sep 1, 1997	57 km E of Roebuck, Australia	M4.3	130 km
Mar 18, 2003	21 km NE of Derby, Australia	M4.3	99 km
Jan 9, 1991	49 km SE of Derby, Australia	M4.3	140 km
Apr 18, 1992	39 km W of Derby, Australia	M4.2	60 km
Aug 17, 1990	37 km NNE of Roebuck, Australia	M4.0	105 km
Jan 24, 2005	56 km NE of Bilingurr, Australia	M3.8	73 km
Sep 9, 2000	95 km NNE of Derby, Australia	M3.8	125 km
Feb 5, 2002	52 km NNE of Bilingurr, Australia	M3.5	80 km
Apr 26, 2006	52 km N of Bilingurr, Australia	M3.3	93 km
Jun 3, 2006	128 km WNW of Dampier Peninsula, Australia	M3.2	129 km
Feb 7, 2000	91 km NNW of Bilingurr, Australia	M3.2	119 km
Feb 6, 2000	77 km NNW of Bilingurr, Australia	M3.2	102 km
Feb 9, 2007	57 km S of Derby, Australia	M3.2	126 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2026	Hayley	Category 2	47 km
2025	Errol	Category 1	170 km
2018	Marcus	Category 3	171 km
2018	Kelvin	Category 1	295 km
2010	Laurence	Category 4	140 km
2008	Ophelia	Category 1	244 km
2008	Nicholas	Category 1	283 km
2006	Glenda	Category 4	164 km
2004	Fay	Category 4	124 km
2002	Chris	Category 4	188 km
2001	Sam	Category 3	146 km
2001	Alistair	Category 1	141 km
2000	Rosita	Category 4	168 km
1999	Thelma	Category 4	238 km
1997	Phil	Category 2	204 km
1996	Kirsty	Category 2	167 km
1995	Chloe	Category 4	163 km
1980	Enid	Category 1	178 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	85°F (30°C)	9.3 in	Wettest
February	84°F (29°C)	9.3 in
March	84°F (29°C)	6.1 in
April	83°F (29°C)	1.6 in
May	79°F (26°C)	1.1 in
June	74°F (23°C)	0.5 in
July	72°F (22°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
August	75°F (24°C)	0.0 in	Driest
September	80°F (27°C)	0.1 in
October	84°F (29°C)	0.2 in
November	86°F (30°C)	0.7 in
December	87°F (30°C)	3.5 in	Warmest

Dampier Peninsula has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 72°F in July to 87°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.3") and August the driest (0.0").

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