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North West Cape, Australia

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
560 Population 5/sq mi density
302 ft Elevation 92 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$29,575 median income, 3.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$205,600 home value, $1,028/mo rent
North West Cape has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 86°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

86°F Jan (30°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average76.3°F
41% above US avg
January Average86°F (30°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Area115.3 sq mi (298.6 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-21.9263°N, 114.0295°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.3"
70% below US 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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