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Kakadu, Australia

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
872 Population 1/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$25,215 median income, 14.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,800 home value, $259/mo rent
Kakadu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 84°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

84°F Jan (29°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average81.8°F
51% above US avg
January Average84°F (29°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area1,216.8 sq mi (3,151.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-12.8685°N, 132.4740°W
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.4"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 13.15"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 18, 2006.

Jul 18, 2006 107 km NE of Katherine East, Australia M2.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Fina Category 2 149 km
2026 Narelle Category 1 275 km
2015 Lam Category 2 279 km
2015 Nathan Category 1 259 km
2006 Monica Category 5 104 km
2005 Ingrid Category 4 187 km
2004 Debbie Category 1 171 km
1992 Neville Category 2 262 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 84°F (29°C) 12.6 in
February 83°F (28°C) 13.2 in Wettest
March 83°F (28°C) 12.0 in
April 83°F (28°C) 3.3 in
May 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in
September 83°F (28°C) 0.4 in
October 86°F (30°C) 2.1 in
November 87°F (30°C) 5.3 in Warmest
December 85°F (30°C) 7.8 in

Kakadu has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 75°F in July to 87°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (13.2") and July the driest (0.1").

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