West Island, Cocos Islands

Cocos Islands

West Island is a small town in Cocos Islands with a population of 120. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

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

120 Population
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
79.1 in Annual Rain
Indian / Cocos Timezone

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People

Population120

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain79.1 in/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population120
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates-12.1568°, 96.8225°
TimezoneIndian/Cocos
Country🇨🇨 Cocos Islands
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation79.1 inches (2,008 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About West Island

West Island is a small town in Cocos Islands with a population of 120. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.1 inches. The timezone is Indian/Cocos.

Climate in West Island

West Island has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is Feb (27.8°C), the coldest is Aug (26.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1907 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.6°C / 82°F 25.1° / 30.1° 145.4
Feb 27.8°C / 82°F 25.4° / 30.1° 205.7
Mar 27.8°C / 82°F 25.5° / 30.2° 226.7
Apr 27.8°C / 82°F 25.6° / 30° 282.4
May 27.5°C / 82°F 25.5° / 29.5° 205.2
Jun 26.8°C / 80°F 24.9° / 28.8° 178.0
Jul 26.4°C / 80°F 24.4° / 28.3° 193.1
Aug 26.2°C / 79°F 24.4° / 28.1° 104.7
Sep 26.3°C / 79°F 24.3° / 28.3° 85.4
Oct 26.6°C / 80°F 24.6° / 28.7° 83.5
Nov 27°C / 81°F 24.9° / 29.2° 90.5
Dec 27.2°C / 81°F 24.9° / 29.5° 106.2
West Island has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 79.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above Cocos Islands avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates12.1568°S, 96.8225°E
TimezoneIndian/Cocos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.1"
108% above Cocos Islands avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 9.84"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9.

Sep 7, 2001 South Indian Ocean M5.9 124 km
Jun 22, 2000 South Indian Ocean M5.0 129 km
Jun 19, 2000 South Indian Ocean M4.6 130 km
Jun 22, 2000 South Indian Ocean M4.5 127 km
Jun 22, 2000 South Indian Ocean M4.4 138 km
Apr 8, 2002 South Indian Ocean M4.3 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Kate Category 3 253 km
2004 Jana Category 1 268 km
2001 Walter Category 2 56 km
2000 Paul Category 4 222 km
1999 Alison Category 1 244 km
1997 Helinda:pancho Category 3 131 km
1996 Coryna:hubert Category 1 242 km
1992 Graham Category 4 146 km
1992 Harriet:heather Category 1 253 km
1992 Irna:jane Category 1 249 km
1990 Pedro Category 1 146 km
1980 Fred Category 2 233 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
February 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in
March 81°F (27°C) 9.0 in Warmest
April 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in Wettest
May 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 8.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 8.7 in
August 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in Coldest
September 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
December 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in

West Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 79.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.8") and October the driest (3.0").

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Schools in West Island

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cocos Islands District High School (West Island Campus) - - - -
Cocos Islands District High School (Home Island Campus) - - - -
Cocos Islands District High School - - - -
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Hotels in West Island

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cocos Village Bungalows
Oceania House

Restaurants in West Island

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tropika Restaurant

Cafes in West Island

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Salty's Airport Cafe
Sula Sula Servery
Surfer Girl Restaurant & Brewery

Bus Stations in West Island

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CC #5156089222

Gas Stations in West Island

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CC #1945670101

Airports Near West Island

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cocos (Keeling) Islands AirportCCKLarge Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Indian/Cocos

🇨🇨 About Cocos Islands

Capital West Island
Population 628
Area 14 km²
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .cc
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West Island has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 79.1 inches.

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