North West Cape, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

North West Cape is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 177. Elevation: 302 ft (92 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

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

177 Population 2/sq mi density
302 ft Elevation 92 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
11.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone

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People

Population177
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain11.3 in/yr
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Population177
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Coordinates-21.9263°, 114.0295°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average86°F (30°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation11.3 inches (286 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About North West Cape

North West Cape is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 177. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet (92 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 86°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Climate in North West Cape

North West Cape has an average annual temperature of 24.9°C (77°F). The hottest month is Feb (30.7°C), the coldest is Jul (18°C). Average annual precipitation is 227 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 30.6°C / 87°F 23.1° / 38° 19.5
Feb 30.7°C / 87°F 23.9° / 37.5° 39.2
Mar 29.8°C / 86°F 23° / 36.7° 36.8
Apr 27°C / 81°F 20.4° / 33.5° 14.5
May 22.4°C / 72°F 16.1° / 28.7° 36.3
Jun 19°C / 66°F 13.1° / 24.9° 43.5
Jul 18°C / 64°F 11.4° / 24.6° 17.2
Aug 19.4°C / 67°F 12° / 26.8° 6.9
Sep 21.6°C / 71°F 13.7° / 29.6° 1.3
Oct 25°C / 77°F 16.6° / 33.3° 0.2
Nov 26.6°C / 80°F 18.5° / 34.8° 2.0
Dec 29°C / 84°F 21° / 37.1° 9.6
North West Cape has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 86°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet.

Temperature

86°F Jan (30°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average76.3°F
41% above Australia avg
January Average86°F (30°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Area115.3 sq mi (298.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates21.9263°S, 114.0295°E
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.3"
70% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.05"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Oct 5, 2024.

Jun 13, 2002 135 km NNW of Exmouth, Australia M4.5 133 km
Jun 26, 2021 120 km S of Exmouth, Australia M4.5 120 km
Feb 10, 2020 23 km NNW of Onslow, Australia M4.3 113 km
Oct 5, 2024 92 km WNW of Exmouth, Australia M4.1 83 km
May 15, 1991 141 km S of Exmouth, Australia M4.1 144 km
Sep 24, 2000 59 km SSW of Onslow, Australia M3.3 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Narelle Category 4 42 km
2026 Mitchell Category 1 51 km
2025 Sean Category 3 176 km
2015 Quang Category 3 83 km
2015 Olwyn Category 2 39 km
2011 Bianca Category 2 168 km
2011 Carlos Category 1 189 km
2008 Nicholas Category 1 81 km
2006 Glenda Category 3 111 km
2004 Monty Category 3 184 km
2000 Steve Category 1 257 km
1999 Vance Category 4 29 km
1999 Elaine Category 1 294 km
1998 Tiffany Category 4 286 km
1996 Olivia Category 4 214 km
1996 Frank Category 4 79 km
1996 Jacob Category 2 141 km
1995 Bobby Category 3 121 km
1992 Ian Category 3 186 km
1989 Orson Category 4 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 86°F (30°C) 1.0 in
February 87°F (30°C) 1.7 in Warmest
March 85°F (30°C) 1.6 in
April 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in
May 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in Coldest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
November 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
December 83°F (28°C) 0.4 in

North West Cape has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 64°F in July to 87°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and November the driest (0.0").

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Libraries in North West Cape

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Exmouth Public Library0.0

Cafes in North West Cape

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Yardie Pool Restaurant

Gas Stations in North West Cape

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Yardie Homestead

Airports Near North West Cape

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Learmonth AirportLEAMedium Airport
Exmouth AirportEXMSmall Airport
Wilderness Island Airstrip-Small Airport
Yardie Homestead-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 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 North West Cape?

North West Cape has a population of 177 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 115.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in North West Cape?

North West Cape has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 86°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 11.3 inches.

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