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Nome, Australia

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,048 Population 51/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$26,432 median income, 6.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$154,400 home value, $772/mo rent
Nome has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average72.0°F
33% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area20.6 sq mi (53.3 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates-19.3625°N, 146.9467°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.6"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 9.84"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 1, 2025.

Apr 16, 2011 Queensland, Australia M5.0 117 km
Aug 11, 2003 65 km ENE of Palm Island, Australia M4.8 105 km
Sep 17, 2011 44 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.3 118 km
Mar 1, 2025 0 km SE of Kelso, Australia M4.1 24 km
Apr 16, 2011 45 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.0 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Debbie (2017).

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Debbie Category 4 175 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 186 km
2010 Ului Category 1 175 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 254 km
2006 Larry Category 4 208 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 124 km
1991 Joy Category 2 261 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 53 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 215 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 9.3 in
February 80°F (27°C) 9.8 in Warmest, Wettest
March 78°F (26°C) 6.4 in
April 75°F (24°C) 2.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 2.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
September 71°F (21°C) 0.6 in
October 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in
November 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in
December 80°F (26°C) 6.3 in

Nome has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 65°F in July to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.8") and July the driest (0.6").

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