Port Hedland, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Port Hedland is a small city in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 15,298. Elevation: 16 ft (5 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

15,298 Population 528/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
12.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone

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People

Population15,298
Density528/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain12.4 in/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population15,298
Population Density528 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates-20.3122°, 118.6106°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average87°F (31°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation12.4 inches (314 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Port Hedland

Port Hedland is a small city in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 15,298. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 87°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Climate in Port Hedland

Port Hedland has an average annual temperature of 26.9°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jan (31.2°C), the coldest is Jul (20.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 336 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 31.2°C / 88°F 26° / 36.5° 77.4
Feb 31.1°C / 88°F 25.9° / 36.3° 81.8
Mar 31°C / 88°F 25° / 37° 64.3
Apr 28.9°C / 84°F 22.1° / 35.7° 19.9
May 24.5°C / 76°F 17.6° / 31.3° 20.5
Jun 21.4°C / 71°F 14.7° / 28° 30.5
Jul 20.5°C / 69°F 13° / 28° 12.7
Aug 21.8°C / 71°F 13.6° / 29.9° 4.7
Sep 24.3°C / 76°F 15.9° / 32.8° 1.7
Oct 27.9°C / 82°F 19.7° / 36.1° 0.4
Nov 29.3°C / 85°F 22.1° / 36.5° 0.8
Dec 30.8°C / 87°F 24.9° / 36.8° 20.8
Port Hedland has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 87°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

87°F Jan (31°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above Australia avg
January Average87°F (31°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area29.0 sq mi (75.1 km²)
Population Density528/sq mi
Coordinates20.3122°S, 118.6106°E
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.4"
67% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.90"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 11, 2024.

May 18, 2005 Western Australia M4.6 83 km
Jul 11, 2024 52 km E of South Hedland, Australia M4.4 53 km
Aug 30, 1991 114 km N of Marble Bar, Australia M4.3 123 km
Oct 15, 2002 147 km NNW of Port Hedland, Australia M4.0 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Narelle Category 3 268 km
2026 Mitchell Category 1 147 km
2025 Zelia Category 4 53 km
2023 Ilsa Category 5 104 km
2020 Damien Category 2 200 km
2019 Veronica Category 4 95 km
2016 Stan Category 1 149 km
2014 Christine Category 3 79 km
2013 Rusty Category 3 109 km
2012 Lua Category 2 149 km
2012 Heidi Category 1 25 km
2011 Bianca Category 1 257 km
2010 Laurence Category 4 227 km
2009 Billy Category 3 279 km
2007 Kara Category 3 184 km
2007 George Category 3 30 km
2006 Glenda Category 4 238 km
2004 Fay Category 4 147 km
2004 Monty Category 3 113 km
2002 Chris Category 4 122 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 87°F (31°C) 2.2 in Warmest
February 87°F (31°C) 3.9 in Wettest
March 87°F (31°C) 1.9 in
April 83°F (28°C) 0.8 in
May 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 71°F (21°C) 0.3 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
October 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
November 83°F (29°C) 0.0 in
December 86°F (30°C) 0.9 in

Port Hedland has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 68°F in July to 87°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.9") and September the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Port Hedland

Institution Type Founded Website
North Regional TAFE - Pundulmurra (South Hedland) Campus College - Visit →

Schools in Port Hedland

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Port Hedland Primary School - - - -
Saint Cecilia's Catholic Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Port Hedland

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Port Hedland

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Daldety House Museum
Don Rhodes Mining Museum

Libraries in Port Hedland

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Port Hedland public library0.0
South Hedland Library0.0

Hotels in Port Hedland

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

All Seasons Hotel
Beachfrount
Hospitality Port Hedland

Restaurants in Port Hedland

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Dome

Cafes in Port Hedland

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Harbour Cafe

Gas Stations in Port Hedland

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #566231833
EG Australia
Shell

Banks in Port Hedland

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ

Gyms in Port Hedland

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gratwick Fitness Centre
Pilates on Point

Airports Near Port Hedland

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Port Hedland International AirportPHELarge Airport
De Grey Homestead Airport-Small Airport
Malina Airport-Small Airport
Mundabullangana Airport-Small Airport
Port Hedland/Wodgina AirportGYBSmall Airport

Post Offices in Port Hedland

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post Local Post Office Port Hedland

Churches & Religious Organizations in Port Hedland

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Port Hedland Uniting church

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 Port Hedland

What is the population of Port Hedland?

Port Hedland has a population of 15,298 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 528 people per square mile, spread across 29.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Port Hedland?

Port Hedland has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 87°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 12.4 inches.

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