Geraldton, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Geraldton is a mid-size city in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 32,717. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

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

32,717 Population 334/sq mi density

49 ft Elevation 15 meters

69°F Avg Temperature 20°C

9.2 in Annual Rain

Australia / Perth Timezone

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People

Population32,717

Density334/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)

Rain9.2 in/yr

Elevation49 ft (15 m)

Population	32,717
Population Density	334 / sq mi
Elevation	49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates	-28.7790°, 114.6146°
Timezone	Australia/Perth
Country	🇦🇺 Australia
State / Province	Western Australia
Average Temperature	69°F (20°C)
January Average	72°F (22°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation	9.2 inches (234 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Geraldton

Geraldton is a mid-size city in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 32,717. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Climate in Geraldton

Geraldton has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F). The hottest month is Feb (26.2°C), the coldest is Jul (14.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 384 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	25.1°C / 77°F	18.4° / 31.8°	2.9
Feb	26.2°C / 79°F	19.5° / 32.8°	7.1
Mar	24.8°C / 77°F	18.1° / 31.4°	15.6
Apr	22°C / 72°F	15.6° / 28.4°	21.4
May	19°C / 66°F	13.2° / 24.8°	54.8
Jun	16.2°C / 61°F	11.1° / 21.4°	74.7
Jul	14.7°C / 58°F	9.4° / 20°	82.0
Aug	14.8°C / 59°F	9.1° / 20.5°	62.0
Sep	15.7°C / 60°F	9.3° / 22.1°	34.7
Oct	18.2°C / 65°F	11.3° / 25.1°	15.6
Nov	21°C / 70°F	14.2° / 27.7°	9.0
Dec	23.6°C / 74°F	16.8° / 30.4°	4.4

Geraldton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	68.5°F
	27% above Australia avg
January Average	72°F (22°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation	49 ft (15 m)
Area	98.1 sq mi (254.0 km²)
Population Density	334/sq mi
Coordinates	28.7790°S, 114.6146°E
Timezone	Australia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.2"

76% below Australia avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.5 on May 11, 2003.

Jul 8, 1997	77 km WNW of Drummond Cove, Australia	M4.3	83 km
Mar 17, 1991	41 km SSW of Kalbarri, Australia	M3.8	94 km
Apr 10, 2003	57 km W of Port Denison, Australia	M3.3	67 km
May 11, 2003	61 km SW of Tarcoola Beach, Australia	M2.5	64 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Seroja (2021).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2021	Seroja	Category 1	57 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	72°F (22°C)	0.2 in
February	80°F (27°C)	0.5 in	Warmest
March	78°F (25°C)	0.8 in
April	72°F (22°C)	0.9 in
May	66°F (19°C)	2.8 in
June	61°F (16°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
July	62°F (17°C)	3.5 in
August	59°F (15°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
September	62°F (17°C)	1.4 in
October	66°F (19°C)	0.7 in
November	70°F (21°C)	0.4 in
December	75°F (24°C)	0.2 in	Driest

Geraldton has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 59°F in August to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and December the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Geraldton

Institution	Type	Founded	Website
Batavia Coast Maritime Institute	College	-	Visit →
Central Regional TAFE - Geraldton Campus	College	-	Visit →
Central Regional TAFE - Technology Park	College	-	Visit →
Geraldton Universities Centre	University	-	Visit →

Schools in Geraldton

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Geraldton Primary School	-	-	-	-
Geraldton Senior College	-	-	-	-
Holland Street School	-	-	-	-
Nagle Catholic College	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Geraldton

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Triple M Geraldton 98.1	-	AAC+ 33 kbps
Radio MAMA	community, indigenous	MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Geraldton

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Central Greenough Cafe & Visitor Centre
Western Australia Museum - Geraldton

Libraries in Geraldton

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Geraldton Library		0.0

Hotels in Geraldton

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Hospitality Inn

Cafes in Geraldton

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Flowvitality Cafe

Clinics in Geraldton

8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #1181996595

AU #1181996596

Bell Hearing

City Health Geraldton

Medical Aesthetics

Midwest Orthopaedics

Nature's Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Clinic

Panaceum Geraldton

Dentists in Geraldton

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cathedral Dental

Veterinaries in Geraldton

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Midwest Vet Centre

Breweries in Geraldton

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Batavia Brewing

Airports Near Geraldton

7 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Geraldton Airport	GET	Medium Airport
Dongara Airport	DOX	Small Airport
Howatharra Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Lynton Airfield	-	Small Airport
Northampton Airport	-	Small Airport
Taylors Private Airfield	-	Small Airport
Valley View	-	Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Geraldton

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Church of Christ
Geraldton Anglican Cathedral
Geraldton Seventh-day Adventist Church
Lighthouse Church

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UFO Sightings

Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database

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UFO Sightings Near Geraldton

2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Geraldton.

Name	Year	Description
Geraldton (australia)	2007	Ufo had centre light that pulsated at irregular intervals. ((NUFORC Note: Student report. Probable hoax. PD))
Geraldton (australia)	2000	flashing lights&#44no noise&#44moved like a bee &#44flew slowly&#44also very quickly

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 Geraldton

What is the population of Geraldton?

Geraldton has a population of 32,717 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 334 people per square mile, spread across 98.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Geraldton?

Geraldton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 9.2 inches.

Nearby Cities

Geraldton city centre 3,246 pop · 0.1 mi Beachlands 1,400 pop · 0.9 mi Rangeway 1,871 pop · 1.1 mi Wonthella 1,711 pop · 1.4 mi Mount Tarcoola 3,257 pop · 1.5 mi Beresford 1,463 pop · 1.5 mi Utakarra 1,467 pop · 2.2 mi Tarcoola Beach 1,360 pop · 2.2 mi Strathalbyn 1,165 pop · 2.7 mi Woorree 1,295 pop · 2.8 mi Bluff Point 1,381 pop · 2.9 mi Wandina 4,375 pop · 3.0 mi Spalding 1,992 pop · 3.3 mi Sunset Beach 1,558 pop · 4.2 mi

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