Petermann, Australia

Northern Territory · Australia

Petermann is a small town in Northern Territory, Australia with a population of 138. Elevation: 1,991 ft (607 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

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

138 Population 4/sq mi density
1,991 ft Elevation 607 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
13.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Darwin Timezone

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People

Population138
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain13.0 in/yr
Elevation1,991 ft (607 m)
Population138
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation1,991 ft (607 m)
Coordinates-24.2898°, 131.5184°
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNorthern Territory
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average86°F (30°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation13.0 inches (329 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Petermann

Petermann is a small town in Australia (Northern Territory) with a population of 138. The city sits at an elevation of 1,991 feet (607 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 86°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Darwin.

Climate in Petermann

Petermann has an average annual temperature of 23.2°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jan (31°C), the coldest is Jul (13.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 312 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 31°C / 88°F 23.6° / 38.4° 35.6
Feb 30°C / 86°F 23° / 37.1° 56.2
Mar 27.9°C / 82°F 20.7° / 35.1° 23.4
Apr 23.8°C / 75°F 16.7° / 31° 6.8
May 18°C / 64°F 10.9° / 25.1° 22.7
Jun 14.2°C / 58°F 7° / 21.4° 23.2
Jul 13.7°C / 57°F 6.2° / 21.2° 22.7
Aug 16.6°C / 62°F 8.5° / 24.6° 4.0
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 13.3° / 29.7° 8.6
Oct 25°C / 77°F 17.4° / 32.6° 27.7
Nov 27°C / 81°F 19.4° / 34.6° 43.5
Dec 29.3°C / 85°F 22.3° / 36.3° 37.1
Petermann has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 86°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,991 feet.

Temperature

86°F Jan (30°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average71.9°F
33% above Australia avg
January Average86°F (30°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation1,991 ft (607 m)
Area39.8 sq mi (103.1 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates24.2898°S, 131.5184°E
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.0"
66% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.32"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 15, 2006.

Jun 13, 1992 197 km NNW of Yulara, Australia M5.0 148 km
Sep 7, 2000 219 km N of Yulara, Australia M3.1 118 km
Jun 15, 2006 223 km WNW of Larapinta, Australia M2.8 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 86°F (30°C) 1.5 in Warmest
February 84°F (29°C) 2.3 in Wettest
March 80°F (27°C) 1.3 in
April 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
June 56°F (14°C) 0.9 in
July 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in Coldest
August 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 67°F (20°C) 0.3 in
October 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in
November 80°F (26°C) 1.6 in
December 83°F (28°C) 1.5 in

Petermann has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 56°F in July to 86°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Petermann

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Watarrka School - - - -
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Hotels in Petermann

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kings Canyon Resort

Restaurants in Petermann

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carmichael's Restaurant
Outback BBQ and Grill

Cafes in Petermann

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Desert Oaks Cafe

Clinics in Petermann

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #1460416933
AU #2363015473

Gas Stations in Petermann

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #300494279
AU #6118614356

Airports Near Petermann

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kings Canyon AirportKBJSmall Airport
Kings Creek AirportKCSSmall Airport
Mereenie Airport-Small Airport
Saipem Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Darwin

🇦🇺 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 Petermann?

Petermann has a population of 138 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 39.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Petermann?

Petermann has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 86°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 13.0 inches.

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