Yirrkala, Australia
Northern Territory · Australia
Yirrkala is a small town in Northern Territory, Australia with a population of 657. Elevation: 92 ft (28 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
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People
Climate
| Population | 657 |
| Population Density | 191 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | -12.2549°, 136.8900° |
| Timezone | Australia/Darwin |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Northern Territory |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.8 inches (1,341 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Yirrkala
Yirrkala is a small town in Australia (Northern Territory) with a population of 657. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Darwin.
Climate in Yirrkala
Yirrkala has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is Dec (29°C), the coldest is Jul (24°C). Average annual precipitation is 1459 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.2°F |
| 49% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 191/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.2549°S, 136.8900°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Darwin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 9.8 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 10.4 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 83°F (29°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 84°F (29°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
Yirrkala has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 75°F in August to 84°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (10.4") and August the driest (0.2").
Schools in Yirrkala
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yirrkala School | - | - | - | - |
| Laynhapuy Homelands School | - | - | - | - |
Clinics in Yirrkala
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Yirrkala
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gove Airport | GOV | Medium Airport |
| Barrkira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Birany Birany Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Buymarr Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dhalinbuy Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gunyangara Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Matamata airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mudhamul Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rorruwuy airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yinyikay airport | - | Small Airport |
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Meteorites Near Yirrkala
1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Yirrkala.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Gove | 1979 |
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What is the population of Yirrkala?
Yirrkala has a population of 657 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 191 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Yirrkala?
Yirrkala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 52.8 inches.
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