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Yirrkala, Australia

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0
B Good
851 Population 247/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$11,424 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$46,800 home value, $234/mo rent
Yirrkala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above US avg
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density247/sq mi
Coordinates-12.2549°N, 136.8900°W
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.8"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 10.35"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Narelle Category 1 94 km
2024 Megan Category 1 272 km
2019 Owen Category 1 296 km
2018 Nora Category 3 229 km
2015 Lam Category 3 122 km
2015 Nathan Category 1 50 km
2010 Paul Category 1 133 km
2006 Monica Category 5 108 km
2005 Ingrid Category 4 30 km
1987 Jason Category 1 159 km
1985 Sandy Category 4 228 km
1984 Kathy Category 4 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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").

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