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Wurrumiyanga, Australia

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,567 Population 5/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$7,673 median income, 29.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$45,000 home value, $225/mo rent
Wurrumiyanga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area311.0 sq mi (805.4 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-11.7608°N, 130.6256°W
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.8"
70% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 14.25"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Nov 1, 2002.

Nov 1, 2002 92 km NW of Wurrumiyanga, Australia M4.2 92 km
Nov 12, 1999 36 km S of Bellamack, Australia M3.9 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Fina Category 3 33 km
2006 Monica Category 2 299 km
2005 Ingrid Category 4 46 km
1999 Thelma Category 4 106 km
1992 Neville Category 4 72 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 14.3 in Wettest
February 82°F (28°C) 13.3 in
March 82°F (28°C) 13.2 in
April 82°F (28°C) 4.0 in
May 80°F (26°C) 1.3 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in
October 83°F (29°C) 1.6 in
November 84°F (29°C) 5.3 in Warmest
December 83°F (29°C) 10.4 in

Wurrumiyanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in July to 84°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 64.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.3") and August the driest (0.1").

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