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Galiwinku, Australia

Full City Profile

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
2,182 Population 794/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$11,898 median income, 32.5% unemployment
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Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent
Galiwinku has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 84°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

84°F Jan (29°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above US avg
January Average84°F (29°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density794/sq mi
Coordinates-12.0281°N, 135.5649°W
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.8"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 13.43"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M5.4 on Sep 30, 1992.

Sep 30, 1992 82 km NNE of Maningrida, Australia M5.4 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Narelle Category 1 172 km
2015 Lam Category 3 18 km
2015 Nathan Category 1 37 km
2010 Paul Category 1 144 km
2006 Monica Category 5 70 km
2005 Ingrid Category 4 52 km
2004 Debbie Category 1 209 km
1987 Jason Category 1 75 km
1985 Sandy Category 1 300 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 84°F (29°C) 13.4 in Wettest
February 83°F (28°C) 12.4 in
March 82°F (28°C) 10.7 in
April 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in
May 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
October 82°F (28°C) 0.3 in
November 84°F (29°C) 3.3 in
December 84°F (29°C) 8.3 in Warmest

Galiwinku has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 76°F in July to 84°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.4") and August the driest (0.0").

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