Fitzroy Crossing, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Fitzroy Crossing is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 1,022. Elevation: 384 ft (117 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

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

1,022 Population 95/sq mi density
384 ft Elevation 117 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
23.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone

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About Fitzroy Crossing

Fitzroy Crossing

Fitzroy Crossing is a small town in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, 400 kilometres (250 mi) east of Broome and 300 kilometres (190 mi) west of Halls Creek. It is approximately 2,524 kilometres (1,568 mi) from the state capital of Perth. It is 114 metres (374 ft) above sea level and is situated on a low rise surrounded by the vast floodplains of the Fitzroy River and its tributary Margaret River.

People

Population1,022
Density95/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain23.1 in/yr
Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Population1,022
Population Density95 / sq mi
Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Coordinates-18.1971°, 125.5666°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average89°F (31°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation23.1 inches (587 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Fitzroy Crossing

Fitzroy Crossing is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 1,022. The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet (117 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 89°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Climate in Fitzroy Crossing

Fitzroy Crossing has an average annual temperature of 28.3°C (83°F). The hottest month is Nov (33.3°C), the coldest is Jun (21.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 674 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 31.6°C / 89°F 25.4° / 37.9° 179.2
Feb 30.8°C / 87°F 24.7° / 37° 155.3
Mar 30.6°C / 87°F 24° / 37.3° 94.0
Apr 29.2°C / 85°F 21.1° / 37.2° 21.4
May 24.8°C / 77°F 16.4° / 33.3° 17.0
Jun 21.5°C / 71°F 12.7° / 30.3° 9.4
Jul 21.6°C / 71°F 12.2° / 31.1° 5.7
Aug 23.2°C / 74°F 13.2° / 33.2° 3.2
Sep 28°C / 82°F 18.4° / 37.5° 0.4
Oct 31.8°C / 89°F 23.2° / 40.4° 14.2
Nov 33.3°C / 92°F 25.7° / 40.9° 33.9
Dec 32.6°C / 91°F 25.8° / 39.3° 140.5
Fitzroy Crossing has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 89°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet.

Temperature

89°F Jan (31°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average82.2°F
52% above Australia avg
January Average89°F (31°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Area10.8 sq mi (28.0 km²)
Population Density95/sq mi
Coordinates18.1971°S, 125.5666°E
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.1"
39% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.61"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 21, 2023.

Jun 21, 2023 73 km NNW of St George Ranges, Australia M4.2 83 km
Nov 13, 1998 17 km SW of St George Ranges, Australia M3.8 122 km
Mar 16, 2014 86 km E of Derby, Australia M3.8 148 km
Jul 27, 2003 14 km ESE of St George Ranges, Australia M3.1 101 km
Feb 5, 2007 54 km SE of St George Ranges, Australia M3.0 123 km
Feb 5, 2007 57 km SE of St George Ranges, Australia M2.7 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Hayley Category 1 243 km
2010 Laurence Category 3 175 km
2000 Rosita Category 3 199 km
1999 Thelma Category 3 219 km
1995 Chloe Category 4 190 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 89°F (31°C) 6.6 in Wettest
February 87°F (30°C) 5.7 in
March 86°F (30°C) 4.0 in
April 83°F (29°C) 1.1 in
May 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 74°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
October 87°F (31°C) 0.3 in
November 91°F (33°C) 1.1 in Warmest
December 90°F (32°C) 3.4 in

Fitzroy Crossing has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 70°F in July to 91°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.6") and August the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Fitzroy Crossing

Institution Type Founded Website
Karrayili Adult Education Centre College - ,
North West Regional Tafe College - ,

Schools in Fitzroy Crossing

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Fitzroy Valley District High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Fitzroy Crossing

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Libraries in Fitzroy Crossing

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Fitzroy Crossing Library0.0

Hotels in Fitzroy Crossing

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fitzroy River Lodge

Cafes in Fitzroy Crossing

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jalangurru Mayi Cafe

Monuments in Fitzroy Crossing

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Australian Inland Mission Frontier Services Hospital

Clinics in Fitzroy Crossing

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kimberley Population Health

Bus Stations in Fitzroy Crossing

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

School Bus Stop

Gas Stations in Fitzroy Crossing

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #6873270753
Caltex
Ngiyali Roadhouse BP
Shell

Shopping Malls in Fitzroy Crossing

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tarunda Shopping Centre

Airports Near Fitzroy Crossing

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fitzroy Crossing AirportFIZMedium Airport
Cadjebut Airport-Small Airport
Cherrabun AirportCBCSmall Airport
Christmas Creek Station AirportCXQSmall Airport
Fossil Downs AirportFSLSmall Airport
Noonkanbah AirportNKBSmall Airport

Post Offices in Fitzroy Crossing

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fitzroy Crossing

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Assembly of God
Catholic Church

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

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 Fitzroy Crossing

What is the population of Fitzroy Crossing?

Fitzroy Crossing has a population of 1,022 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 95 people per square mile, spread across 10.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fitzroy Crossing?

Fitzroy Crossing has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 89°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 23.1 inches.

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