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Katherine, Australia

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
5,980 Population 46/sq mi density
361 ft Elevation 110 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$38,566 median income, 2.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$202,800 home value, $1,014/mo rent
Katherine has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 351 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Area130.0 sq mi (336.7 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates-14.4652°N, 132.2635°W
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.76"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

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 M2.5 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Monica (2006).

Year Name Category Closest
2006 Monica Category 4 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in Wettest
February 84°F (29°C) 9.4 in
March 83°F (29°C) 6.5 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in
May 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in
October 87°F (30°C) 0.9 in
November 88°F (31°C) 3.9 in Warmest
December 86°F (30°C) 7.1 in

Katherine has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 72°F in July to 88°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.8") and August the driest (0.0").

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