Ngukurr, Australia

Northern Territory · Australia

Ngukurr is a small town in Northern Territory, Australia with a population of 1,088. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

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

1,088 Population 1,343/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
32.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Darwin Timezone

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People

Population1,088
Density1,343/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain32.6 in/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population1,088
Population Density1,343 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates-14.7308°, 134.7310°
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNorthern Territory
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average87°F (30°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation32.6 inches (828 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ngukurr

Ngukurr is a small town in Australia (Northern Territory) with a population of 1,088. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 87°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Darwin.

Climate in Ngukurr

Ngukurr has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 890 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 214.7
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 212.5
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 185.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 44.5
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 12.1
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 0.3
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 0.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 0.5
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 3.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 20.2
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 59.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 136.8
Ngukurr has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 87°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

87°F Jan (30°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average82.0°F
52% above Australia avg
January Average87°F (30°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density1,343/sq mi
Coordinates14.7308°S, 134.7310°E
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.6"
14% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 8.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Narelle Category 1 127 km
2024 Megan Category 2 267 km
2019 Owen Category 2 141 km
2015 Lam Category 2 261 km
2010 Paul Category 1 197 km
1987 Jason Category 1 200 km
1985 Sandy Category 3 51 km
1984 Kathy Category 4 196 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 87°F (30°C) 7.3 in
February 86°F (30°C) 8.4 in Wettest
March 85°F (29°C) 6.9 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in
May 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
October 86°F (30°C) 0.8 in
November 89°F (32°C) 1.7 in
December 89°F (32°C) 4.6 in Warmest

Ngukurr has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 73°F in July to 89°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Ngukurr

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ngukurr School - - - -
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Clinics in Ngukurr

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ngukurr Health Centre

Airports Near Ngukurr

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ngukurr AirportRPMMedium Airport
Hodgson Downs Airport-Small Airport
Limmen Airstrip-Small Airport
Mainoru AirstripMIZSmall Airport
Mumpumampu Airport-Small Airport
Roper Bar AirportRPBSmall Airport
Roper Valley AirportRPVSmall Airport
Sawfish Camp Airport-Small Airport
Urapunga Airport-Small Airport

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Meteorites Near Ngukurr

1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Ngukurr.

Name Year Description
Roper River 1953

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Darwin

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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What is the population of Ngukurr?

Ngukurr has a population of 1,088 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1,343 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ngukurr?

Ngukurr has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 87°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 32.6 inches.

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