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Palmerston, Australia

Full City Profile

4.4 /5.0
A Great
33,695 Population 1,650/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,058 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent
Palmerston has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area20.4 sq mi (52.9 km²)
Population Density1,650/sq mi
Coordinates-12.4860°N, 130.9833°W
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.9"
89% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 18.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Nov 12, 1999.

Nov 12, 1999 36 km S of Bellamack, Australia M3.9 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Fina Category 3 58 km
2018 Marcus Category 1 293 km
2006 Monica Category 4 252 km
2005 Ingrid Category 4 133 km
2004 Debbie Category 1 295 km
1999 Thelma Category 4 192 km
1992 Neville Category 4 160 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 18.4 in Wettest
February 82°F (28°C) 12.9 in
March 82°F (28°C) 13.8 in
April 83°F (28°C) 3.9 in
May 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Coldest
July 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in
September 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
October 84°F (29°C) 3.0 in
November 85°F (29°C) 5.2 in Warmest
December 84°F (29°C) 10.8 in

Palmerston has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 77°F in June to 85°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 69.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (18.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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