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Kununurra, Australia

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
4,515 Population 5/sq mi density
167 ft Elevation 51 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$38,971 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$149,800 home value, $749/mo rent
Kununurra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 87°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

87°F Jan (31°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average82.7°F
53% above US avg
January Average87°F (31°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area838.8 sq mi (2,172.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-15.7783°N, 128.7421°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.03"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 27, 2024.

Feb 27, 2024 118 km SSW of Kununurra, Australia M4.4 119 km
Feb 20, 2019 63 km ENE of Kununurra, Australia M4.3 63 km
Aug 25, 2021 129 km WSW of Kununurra, Australia M4.1 129 km
Sep 25, 2004 118 km SSE of Kununurra, Australia M4.0 119 km
Aug 18, 1991 110 km S of Kununurra, Australia M3.8 112 km
Oct 9, 1994 135 km SSW of Kununurra, Australia M3.7 136 km
Aug 28, 1993 95 km WSW of Kununurra, Australia M3.5 96 km
Apr 3, 2004 108 km S of Kununurra, Australia M3.1 109 km
May 26, 2006 98 km S of Kununurra, Australia M2.9 99 km
Sep 25, 2004 96 km S of Wadeye, Australia M2.8 125 km
Sep 26, 2004 109 km SSE of Kununurra, Australia M2.7 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Fina (2026).

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Fina Category 3 164 km
2018 Marcus Category 1 203 km
2005 Ingrid Category 4 77 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 87°F (31°C) 8.0 in Wettest
February 86°F (30°C) 7.8 in
March 85°F (30°C) 5.9 in
April 83°F (29°C) 1.4 in
May 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 83°F (29°C) 0.1 in
October 88°F (31°C) 1.1 in
November 90°F (32°C) 2.9 in Warmest
December 88°F (31°C) 5.5 in

Kununurra has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 73°F in July to 90°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.0") and August the driest (0.0").

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