Pukatja, Australia

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

513 Population 13/sq mi density

2,228 ft Elevation 679 meters

67°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$11,357 median income, 36.4% unemployment

Affordability

4.2 / 5.0

$50,800 home value, $254/mo rent

Pukatja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 315 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	66.8°F
	24% above US avg
January Average	81°F (27°C)
July Average	51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,228 ft (679 m)
Area	39.8 sq mi (103.1 km²)
Population Density	13/sq mi
Coordinates	-26.2783°N, 132.1334°W
Timezone	Australia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.8"

69% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 15, 2017.

Jun 9, 2013	139 km SE of Yulara, Australia	M5.3	23 km
Mar 23, 2012	140 km SE of Yulara, Australia	M5.3	22 km
Apr 1, 2006	83 km S of Yulara, Australia	M4.8	119 km
Mar 13, 2005	120 km SSE of Yulara, Australia	M4.5	51 km
Mar 16, 2012	133 km SE of Yulara, Australia	M4.3	33 km
Jul 15, 2017	138 km SE of Yulara, Australia	M4.2	24 km
Jun 23, 1998	140 km SE of Yulara, Australia	M4.1	23 km
Mar 19, 2005	94 km S of Yulara, Australia	M4.1	128 km
Dec 1, 1990	169 km SSE of Yulara, Australia	M3.9	73 km
Aug 14, 1999	93 km SSW of Yulara, Australia	M3.9	146 km
Mar 24, 2002	176 km SSE of Yulara, Australia	M3.5	66 km
Aug 14, 2004	94 km S of Yulara, Australia	M3.5	120 km
May 5, 2004	50 km S of Yulara, Australia	M3.5	136 km
Jan 26, 2004	135 km SE of Yulara, Australia	M3.2	30 km
Mar 24, 2002	166 km SSE of Yulara, Australia	M3.1	67 km
May 5, 2004	Northern Territory, Australia	M3.1	127 km
Sep 2, 2004	170 km SSE of Yulara, Australia	M2.8	39 km
Jul 12, 2001	99 km S of Yulara, Australia	M2.7	132 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	81°F (27°C)	1.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	80°F (27°C)	1.4 in
March	75°F (24°C)	1.3 in
April	67°F (19°C)	0.9 in
May	58°F (15°C)	0.8 in
June	52°F (11°C)	0.6 in
July	51°F (11°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
August	54°F (12°C)	0.6 in
September	62°F (17°C)	0.7 in
October	69°F (21°C)	1.1 in
November	74°F (24°C)	0.9 in
December	78°F (26°C)	1.2 in

Pukatja has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in July to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.4").

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