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Wadeye, Australia

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,924 Population 2/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$6,118 median income, 12.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$28,200 home value, $141/mo rent
Wadeye has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 84°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

84°F Jan (29°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average81.4°F
51% above US avg
January Average84°F (29°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area838.8 sq mi (2,172.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-14.2383°N, 129.5218°W
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.4"
59% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 15.63"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 20, 2019.

Feb 20, 2019 63 km ENE of Kununurra, Australia M4.3 146 km
Feb 6, 2008 93 km N of Wadeye, Australia M4.2 94 km
Jun 13, 2003 100 km NW of Wadeye, Australia M3.0 100 km
Sep 25, 2004 96 km S of Wadeye, Australia M2.8 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Fina (2026).

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Fina Category 3 98 km
2018 Marcus Category 1 96 km
2005 Ingrid Category 4 237 km
1999 Thelma Category 4 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 84°F (29°C) 14.6 in
February 84°F (29°C) 15.6 in Wettest
March 83°F (29°C) 11.7 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in
May 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
July 74°F (24°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in
October 85°F (30°C) 1.7 in
November 86°F (30°C) 3.9 in Warmest
December 85°F (30°C) 8.2 in

Wadeye has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 74°F in July to 86°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 60.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (15.6") and August the driest (0.0").

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