Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island

Christmas Island

Flying Fish Cove is a small town in Christmas Island with a population of 1,355. Elevation: 443 ft (135 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

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

1,355 Population
443 ft Elevation 135 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
79.4 in Annual Rain
Indian / Christmas Timezone

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People

Population1,355

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
Rain79.4 in/yr
Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Population1,355
Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Coordinates-10.4217°, 105.6791°
TimezoneIndian/Christmas
Country🇨🇽 Christmas Island
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation79.4 inches (2,017 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Flying Fish Cove

Flying Fish Cove is a small town in Christmas Island with a population of 1,355. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet (135 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.4 inches. The timezone is Indian/Christmas.

Climate in Flying Fish Cove

Flying Fish Cove has an average annual temperature of 25.1°C (77°F). The hottest month is Apr (25.9°C), the coldest is Aug (24.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2028 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.4°C / 78°F 22.8° / 28° 275.5
Feb 25.5°C / 78°F 23° / 28° 397.9
Mar 25.7°C / 78°F 23.2° / 28.2° 342.6
Apr 25.9°C / 79°F 23.6° / 28.2° 223.3
May 25.8°C / 78°F 24° / 27.7° 165.7
Jun 25.2°C / 77°F 23.5° / 27° 124.9
Jul 24.4°C / 76°F 22.7° / 26.2° 89.3
Aug 24.1°C / 75°F 22.3° / 25.9° 36.8
Sep 24.2°C / 76°F 22.3° / 26.2° 28.1
Oct 24.8°C / 77°F 22.9° / 26.8° 44.9
Nov 25.1°C / 77°F 23° / 27.2° 124.6
Dec 25.2°C / 77°F 22.7° / 27.7° 174.8
Flying Fish Cove has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 79.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.3°F
38% above Christmas Island avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Coordinates10.4217°S, 105.6791°E
TimezoneIndian/Christmas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.4"
109% above Christmas Island avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 12.87"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9.

Sep 30, 2023 260 km SSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia M4.9 150 km
Apr 12, 1995 290 km SSW of Banjar, Indonesia M4.9 122 km
Apr 13, 1995 south of Java, Indonesia M4.7 86 km
May 8, 1993 south of Java, Indonesia M4.6 113 km
May 16, 1999 273 km SSW of Banjar, Indonesia M4.6 144 km
Mar 4, 2006 south of Java, Indonesia M4.6 124 km
Feb 25, 2013 south of Java, Indonesia M4.5 113 km
Aug 18, 1997 Christmas Island region, Australia M4.5 34 km
Feb 2, 2024 south of Java, Indonesia M4.5 103 km
Oct 4, 2002 254 km S of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia M4.4 139 km
Mar 31, 2014 south of Java, Indonesia M4.4 122 km
Jan 22, 2011 Christmas Island region, Australia M4.2 60 km
Jul 10, 2005 246 km SSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia M4.2 148 km
Aug 22, 2012 south of Java, Indonesia M4.2 132 km
Jul 29, 2010 south of Java, Indonesia M4.0 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Gillian Category 3 145 km
2003 Fiona Category 1 216 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 10.9 in
February 75°F (24°C) 12.9 in Wettest
March 75°F (24°C) 12.1 in
April 76°F (24°C) 7.7 in Warmest
May 75°F (24°C) 7.1 in
June 74°F (23°C) 6.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in Driest
October 74°F (24°C) 2.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in
December 74°F (24°C) 8.1 in

Flying Fish Cove has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 73°F in July to 76°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 79.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (12.9") and September the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Flying Fish Cove

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Christmas Island District High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Flying Fish Cove

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Hotels in Flying Fish Cove

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Christmas Island Lodge
The Sunset

Restaurants in Flying Fish Cove

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Cla
Lucky Ho
Rumah Tinggi
Seasons Palace

Cafes in Flying Fish Cove

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Island Alchemy Cafe
Kookai'z Cafe
Poon Saan Club

Cinemas in Flying Fish Cove

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Outdoor Cinema

Gas Stations in Flying Fish Cove

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gaseng Petroleum

Banks in Flying Fish Cove

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Westpac

Golf Courses in Flying Fish Cove

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Christmas Island Golf Course

Airports Near Flying Fish Cove

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Christmas Island International AirportXCHMedium Airport

Post Offices in Flying Fish Cove

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Christmas Island Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Flying Fish Cove

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christmas Island Catholic Church
Earth God Altar
Japanese "Kami" Shinto Shrine
Japanese Shinto Shrine
Ma Chor Nui Nui Temple
Zhen Jian Tong Xin Hui Temple Complex

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Waterfalls Near Flying Fish Cove

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Flying Fish Cove.

Name Description
Hugh's Dale Waterfall

Shipwrecks Near Flying Fish Cove

1 documented shipwrecks found near Flying Fish Cove.

Name Year Description
Janga ("SIEV-221") - A fishing boat that hit the rocks at Flying Fish Cove while carrying asylum seekers from Iraq and Iran.

Quick Facts

Timezone
Indian/Christmas

🇨🇽 About Christmas Island

Capital Flying Fish Cove
Population 1,500
Area 135 km²
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .cx
Driving side left

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What is the population of Flying Fish Cove?

Flying Fish Cove has a population of 1,355 residents and is located in Christmas Island..

What is the weather like in Flying Fish Cove?

Flying Fish Cove has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 79.4 inches.

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