Kingston, Norfolk Island

Norfolk Island

Kingston is a small town in Norfolk Island with a population of 880. Elevation: 233 ft (71 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

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

880 Population
233 ft Elevation 71 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
51.3 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Norfolk Timezone

Discover Kingston, Norfolk Island

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population880

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain51.3 in/yr
Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Population880
Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Coordinates-29.0546°, 167.9663°
TimezonePacific/Norfolk
Country🇳🇫 Norfolk Island
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation51.3 inches (1,303 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kingston

Kingston is a small town in Norfolk Island with a population of 880. The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet (71 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.3 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Norfolk.

Climate in Kingston

Kingston has an average annual temperature of 19.2°C (67°F). The hottest month is Feb (22.8°C), the coldest is Aug (16°C). Average annual precipitation is 1118 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22°C / 72°F 19.5° / 24.6° 68.0
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 20.3° / 25.2° 87.4
Mar 22°C / 72°F 19.6° / 24.5° 105.8
Apr 20.6°C / 69°F 18.1° / 23° 101.2
May 18.8°C / 66°F 16.6° / 21.1° 105.6
Jun 17.2°C / 63°F 15° / 19.4° 123.7
Jul 16.4°C / 62°F 14.1° / 18.6° 128.6
Aug 16°C / 61°F 13.4° / 18.5° 98.6
Sep 16.8°C / 62°F 14.3° / 19.4° 78.6
Oct 17.8°C / 64°F 15.2° / 20.5° 63.0
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 16.5° / 21.8° 68.2
Dec 21°C / 70°F 18.4° / 23.6° 89.2
Kingston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above Norfolk Island avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Coordinates29.0546°S, 167.9663°E
TimezonePacific/Norfolk

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.3"
35% above Norfolk Island avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.94"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6.

May 26, 2016 Norfolk Island, Australia region M4.6 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Dovi Category 1 162 km
2011 Zelia Category 1 192 km
1993 Polly Category 1 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1805 NORFOLK ISLAND Unknown 5.0 m - 2 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
February 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in
April 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 5.9 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 4.9 in
August 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in Coldest
September 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
December 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in

Kingston has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 61°F in August to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.3").

View full weather details →

Schools in Kingston

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Norfolk Island Central School - - - -
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Kingston

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kingston

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bounty Museum
Commissariat Store Museum
HMS Sirius Museum
House Museum
Pier Store
Royal Engineers Office

Libraries in Kingston

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Public Library0.0

Hotels in Kingston

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anson Bay Lodge
Castaway Hotel
Governor's Lodge Resort Hotel
Paradise Hotel & Resort
Seaview Hotel and Cottages
South Pacific Resort Hotel

Restaurants in Kingston

12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bailey's Restaurant
Barney Duffy's Charcoal Grill
Castaway Restaurant
Dino's
Hilli
Hilli Restaurant & Cafe
Norfolk Island Leagues Club
Poppies Diner
SeaView
The Boat Shed
The Bowlo Bistro
The Garden Restaurant and Bar

Cafes in Kingston

10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anson Coffee
Cafe Tempo
Island Nectar
Latitude 29
Paddockwood Farm
Sublime Lounge Cafe
The Golden Orb Bookshop and Cafe
The Local Norfolk Island
The Olive Branch Kitchen
The Olive Cafe

Cinemas in Kingston

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Ferny Lane Theatre

Monuments in Kingston

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Captain Cook Monument

Dentists in Kingston

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NF #652858280

Veterinaries in Kingston

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Island Veterinary Clinic

Gas Stations in Kingston

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cascade Motors
Central Service Station
Paw Paw's Pump Shed

Banks in Kingston

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank

Shopping Malls in Kingston

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Norfolk Mall

Gyms in Kingston

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Norfolk Island Fitness + Health
Yoga with Candida Langham
Yoga with Sarah

Golf Courses in Kingston

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Norfolk Island Golf Club

Airports Near Kingston

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Norfolk Island International AirportNLKMedium Airport

Post Offices in Kingston

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Norfolk Island Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kingston

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Nations Christian Fellowship
All Saints Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
St Philip Howard

Explore Near Kingston

Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
View all →

Waterfalls Near Kingston

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Kingston.

Name Description
Cockpit Waterfall
Dry Waterfall

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Norfolk

🇳🇫 About Norfolk Island

Capital Kingston
Population 1,828
Area 35 km²
HDI 0.870
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English, Norfuk
Calling code +672
TLD .nf
Driving side left

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Kingston.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Kingston

What is the population of Kingston?

Kingston has a population of 880 residents and is located in Norfolk Island..

What is the weather like in Kingston?

Kingston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 51.3 inches.

Compare Kingston with another city:

Want every data point for Kingston?

The full profile puts all sections on one printable page, no tabs.

Full City Profile