Tanami, Australia

Northern Territory · Australia

Tanami is a small town in Northern Territory, Australia with a population of 144. Elevation: 1,368 ft (417 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

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

144 Population
1,368 ft Elevation 417 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
17.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Darwin Timezone

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People

Population144

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain17.9 in/yr
Elevation1,368 ft (417 m)
Population144
Elevation1,368 ft (417 m)
Coordinates-19.9833°, 129.7167°
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNorthern Territory
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average88°F (31°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation17.9 inches (454 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tanami

Tanami is a small town in Australia (Northern Territory) with a population of 144. The city sits at an elevation of 1,368 feet (417 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 88°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Darwin.

Tanami has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 88°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,368 feet.

Temperature

88°F Jan (31°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average77.4°F
43% above Australia avg
January Average88°F (31°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation1,368 ft (417 m)
Coordinates19.9833°S, 129.7167°E
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.9"
53% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.96"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Ingrid (2005).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Ingrid Category 1 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 88°F (31°C) 4.1 in
February 86°F (30°C) 5.0 in Wettest
March 83°F (29°C) 2.0 in
April 78°F (25°C) 1.0 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
July 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in
November 86°F (30°C) 1.3 in
December 88°F (31°C) 2.2 in Warmest

Tanami has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 62°F in July to 88°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (0.1").

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Airports Near Tanami

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rabbit Flat Airport-Small Airport
Supplejack Downs Airport-Small Airport
Tanami Airport-Small Airport
Tanami Downs Airport-Small Airport
The Granites AirportGTSSmall Airport
Wilson's Camp Airport-Small Airport

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Meteorites
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Meteorites Near Tanami

1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Tanami.

Name Year Description
Rabbit Flat 1974

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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Tanami has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 88°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 17.9 inches.

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