Herbert, Australia
Northern Territory · Australia
Herbert is a small town in Northern Territory, Australia with a population of 1,610. Elevation: 144 ft (44 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°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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About Herbert
Herbert is an outer rural locality of Darwin. It is 44 km South - east of Darwin. Its Local Government Area is the Litchfield Municipality. The suburb is mostly a rural area. It is situated in the vicinity of Benham and Benjamin Lagoons. It was previously considered as part of Humpty Doo.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,610 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Coordinates | -12.5341°, 131.1620° |
| Timezone | Australia/Darwin |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Northern Territory |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 71.9 inches (1,826 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Herbert
Herbert is a small town in Australia (Northern Territory) with a population of 1,610. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet (44 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Darwin.
Climate in Herbert
Herbert has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is Nov (29.6°C), the coldest is Jul (25.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1845 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.3°F |
| 51% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 1,216.8 sq mi (3,151.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.5341°S, 131.1620°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Darwin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 15.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 13.4 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 12.2 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 85°F (29°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 84°F (29°C) | 10.5 in |
Herbert has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in June to 85°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 65.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (15.5") and June the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near Herbert
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Radio DARWIN | - | AAC 94 kbps |
Libraries in Herbert
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Palmerston Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Karama Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Herbert
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillans Road Vendor Area | |||||
| Palmerston Markets |
Golf Courses in Herbert
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Herbert
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin | DRW | Large Airport |
| Adelaide River Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Batchelor Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Coomalie Creek Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crab Claw Island Landing Ground | - | Small Airport |
| Delissaville Airport | DLV | Small Airport |
| Emkaytee (Unlic) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Finniss River Landing Ground | - | Small Airport |
| Gerald Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Belle Downs Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lachlan E Purkis Memoral Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Middle Point Research Station Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Bundey Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Palmer Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sandford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
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What is the population of Herbert?
Herbert has a population of 1,610 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,216.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Herbert?
Herbert has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 71.9 inches.
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