Pegs Creek, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Pegs Creek is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 2,050. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

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

2,050 Population 1,178/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
8.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone

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People

Population2,050
Density1,178/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain8.3 in/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population2,050
Population Density1,178 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates-20.7383°, 116.8328°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation8.3 inches (210 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pegs Creek

Pegs Creek is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 2,050. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Climate in Pegs Creek

Pegs Creek has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jan (31.6°C), the coldest is Jul (20.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 313 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 31.6°C / 89°F 27.1° / 36.2° 63.3
Feb 31.5°C / 89°F 26.9° / 36.1° 81.2
Mar 31.3°C / 88°F 26.2° / 36.4° 56.8
Apr 28.9°C / 84°F 23.2° / 34.6° 15.2
May 24.2°C / 76°F 18.3° / 30.2° 28.5
Jun 20.9°C / 70°F 15.2° / 26.6° 38.3
Jul 20.3°C / 69°F 13.9° / 26.7° 10.6
Aug 21.4°C / 71°F 14.5° / 28.4° 1.7
Sep 24.2°C / 76°F 17.1° / 31.2° 1.1
Oct 27.6°C / 82°F 20.9° / 34.4° 0.1
Nov 29.2°C / 85°F 23.2° / 35.2° 2.0
Dec 30.8°C / 87°F 25.7° / 36° 14.6
Pegs Creek has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above Australia avg
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density1,178/sq mi
Coordinates20.7383°S, 116.8328°E
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.3"
78% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.72"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Mar 19, 2005.

Mar 19, 2005 127 km W of Dampier, Australia M3.7 141 km
Feb 4, 2003 31 km SSE of Wickham, Australia M3.5 48 km
Apr 9, 1991 117 km SSE of Wickham, Australia M3.5 128 km
May 12, 2004 100 km NNE of Dampier, Australia M3.3 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

40 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Narelle (2026).

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Narelle Category 4 196 km
2026 Mitchell Category 1 75 km
2025 Zelia Category 4 214 km
2025 Sean Category 1 260 km
2023 Ilsa Category 5 274 km
2020 Damien Category 2 15 km
2019 Veronica Category 4 88 km
2015 Olwyn Category 1 251 km
2014 Christine Category 3 49 km
2013 Rusty Category 3 286 km
2012 Heidi Category 1 207 km
2011 Bianca Category 1 166 km
2008 Nicholas Category 1 285 km
2007 Kara Category 3 232 km
2007 George Category 3 194 km
2006 Glenda Category 4 98 km
2004 Monty Category 3 124 km
2002 Chris Category 2 282 km
2000 John Category 4 65 km
2000 Steve Category 1 36 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 83°F (28°C) 1.2 in
February 89°F (32°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Wettest
March 89°F (31°C) 1.7 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.8 in
May 76°F (24°C) 1.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
September 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
November 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
December 88°F (31°C) 0.6 in

Pegs Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 68°F in July to 89°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.7") and October the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Pegs Creek

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Peg's Creek Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pegs Creek

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Classic - MP3 128 kbps
FreoCast community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Pegs Creek

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Six Mile Railway Museum

Libraries in Pegs Creek

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Karratha Public Library0.0

Airports Near Pegs Creek

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karratha AirportKTAMedium Airport
Cape Preston Airport-Small Airport
Fortescue River Airport-Small Airport
Roebourne AirportRBUSmall 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Pegs Creek

What is the population of Pegs Creek?

Pegs Creek has a population of 2,050 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1,178 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pegs Creek?

Pegs Creek has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 8.3 inches.

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