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
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People
Climate
| Population | 1,355 |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Coordinates | -10.4217°, 105.6791° |
| Timezone | Indian/Christmas |
| Country | 🇨🇽 Christmas Island |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 79.4 inches (2,017 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.3°F |
| 38% above Christmas Island avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.4217°S, 105.6791°E |
| Timezone | Indian/Christmas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").
Schools in Flying Fish Cove
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Island District High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Flying Fish Cove
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Hotels in Flying Fish Cove
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Flying Fish Cove
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Flying Fish Cove
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Flying Fish Cove
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Flying Fish Cove
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Flying Fish Cove
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Flying Fish Cove
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Flying Fish Cove
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Island International Airport | XCH | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Flying Fish Cove
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Christmas Island Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Flying Fish Cove
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 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 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. |
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Flying Fish Cove has a population of 1,355 residents and is located in Christmas Island..
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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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