Tennant Creek, Australia

Northern Territory · Australia

Tennant Creek is a small town in Northern Territory, Australia with a population of 2,949. Elevation: 1,194 ft (364 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

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

2,949 Population
1,194 ft Elevation 364 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
16.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Darwin Timezone

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About Tennant Creek

Tennant Creek

Tennant Creek is a town in the Northern Territory of Australia. It is the seventh largest town in the Northern Territory, and is located on the Stuart Highway, just south of the intersection with the western terminus of the Barkly Highway. At the 2021 census, Tennant Creek had a population of 3,080 people, of whom 55% (1,707) identified as Indigenous.

People

Population2,949

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain16.1 in/yr
Elevation1,194 ft (364 m)
Population2,949
Elevation1,194 ft (364 m)
Coordinates-19.6497°, 134.1915°
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNorthern Territory
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average88°F (31°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation16.1 inches (410 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tennant Creek

Tennant Creek is a small town in Australia (Northern Territory) with a population of 2,949. The city sits at an elevation of 1,194 feet (364 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 88°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Darwin.

Climate in Tennant Creek

Tennant Creek has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is Dec (31°C), the coldest is Jul (18.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 503 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 30.8°C / 87°F 25° / 36.7° 131.2
Feb 30.2°C / 86°F 24.5° / 35.8° 134.9
Mar 29.2°C / 85°F 23.5° / 34.8° 46.2
Apr 26.6°C / 80°F 20.9° / 32.4° 16.1
May 22°C / 72°F 16.4° / 27.6° 7.7
Jun 19°C / 66°F 13.2° / 24.8° 4.5
Jul 18.9°C / 66°F 12.7° / 25.1° 3.4
Aug 21°C / 70°F 14.4° / 27.6° 2.2
Sep 25.8°C / 78°F 19.1° / 32.5° 4.5
Oct 28.6°C / 83°F 22° / 35.2° 17.0
Nov 30.5°C / 87°F 24.2° / 36.8° 46.6
Dec 31°C / 88°F 25° / 37° 88.8
Tennant Creek has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 88°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,194 feet.

Temperature

88°F Jan (31°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average78.1°F
45% above Australia avg
January Average88°F (31°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation1,194 ft (364 m)
Coordinates19.6497°S, 134.1915°E
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.1"
58% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

82 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 9, 2024.

Mar 7, 1991 50 km SSW of Tennant Creek, Australia M5.2 51 km
Jun 19, 1991 59 km SSW of Tennant Creek, Australia M5.2 59 km
Jul 8, 1991 74 km SSW of Tennant Creek, Australia M5.1 75 km
Aug 1, 2019 33 km WSW of Tennant Creek, Australia M5.1 33 km
Sep 14, 2001 48 km WSW of Tennant Creek, Australia M5.0 49 km
Jul 17, 1996 63 km SSW of Tennant Creek, Australia M4.9 64 km
Nov 27, 1990 75 km SW of Tennant Creek, Australia M4.8 76 km
Jun 14, 1995 78 km SW of Tennant Creek, Australia M4.8 78 km
Jan 3, 1991 80 km SW of Tennant Creek, Australia M4.8 80 km
Feb 8, 1994 80 km WSW of Tennant Creek, Australia M4.7 80 km
Apr 15, 1999 54 km SSW of Tennant Creek, Australia M4.7 55 km
Feb 21, 1993 79 km SW of Tennant Creek, Australia M4.6 80 km
Aug 31, 1994 118 km SSW of Tennant Creek, Australia M4.5 119 km
Aug 4, 1991 38 km SSW of Tennant Creek, Australia M4.5 39 km
May 10, 1999 60 km SW of Tennant Creek, Australia M4.4 61 km
Mar 7, 2022 34 km WSW of Tennant Creek, Australia M4.4 34 km
Apr 28, 2016 34 km WSW of Tennant Creek, Australia M4.4 35 km
Jul 18, 2013 28 km WSW of Tennant Creek, Australia M4.4 29 km
Jan 20, 1990 62 km SW of Tennant Creek, Australia M4.4 63 km
Feb 23, 2024 32 km SSW of Tennant Creek, Australia M4.4 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Trevor (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Trevor Category 2 238 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 88°F (31°C) 4.0 in Warmest
February 86°F (30°C) 4.1 in Wettest
March 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in
April 78°F (26°C) 0.6 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
June 65°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
September 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in
October 82°F (28°C) 0.7 in
November 86°F (30°C) 1.5 in
December 88°F (31°C) 2.3 in

Tennant Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 64°F in July to 88°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Tennant Creek

Institution Type Founded Website
Charles Darwin University University - ,
Tennant Creek Training Centre College - ,

Schools in Tennant Creek

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tennant Creek High School - - - -
Tennant Creek Primary School - - - -
Juno Centre - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tennant Creek

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Tennant Creek

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Battery Hill Mining Centre

Libraries in Tennant Creek

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library0.0

Restaurants in Tennant Creek

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fernandos's Restaurant

Cafes in Tennant Creek

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nyinkka Nyunyu Coffee Shop

Monuments in Tennant Creek

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rev John Flynn Memorial

Train Stations in Tennant Creek

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tennant Creek

Bus Stations in Tennant Creek

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Greyhound

Gas Stations in Tennant Creek

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Central Service Station
Mobil Lone Star
United

Banks in Tennant Creek

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Tennant Creek

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mark's Arcade

Airports Near Tennant Creek

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tennant Creek AirportTCAMedium Airport

Post Offices in Tennant Creek

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tennant Creek Post Office

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UFO Sightings
1
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UFO Sightings Near Tennant Creek

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Tennant Creek.

Name Year Description
Northern territory (canada), NT 2006 As I looked outside to do a weather observation prior to my hourly report&#44I saw this brilliant light I thought at first was a star&#44but

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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Tennant Creek has a population of 2,949 residents and is located in Australia..

What is the weather like in Tennant Creek?

Tennant Creek has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 88°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 16.1 inches.

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