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Weather & Climate in Darwin River, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Darwin River has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 64.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet.
Temperature
83°F Jan (28°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 81.1°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Area | 1,216.8 sq mi (3,151.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.8193°N, 130.9697°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Darwin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Nov 12, 1999 | 36 km S of Bellamack, Australia | M3.9 | 5 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Fina | Category 3 | — | 90 km |
| 2018 | Marcus | Category 1 | 69 mph | 273 km |
| 2006 | Monica | Category 4 | 104 mph | 257 km |
| 2005 | Ingrid | Category 4 | 132 mph | 164 km |
| 1999 | Thelma | Category 4 | 138 mph | 217 km |
| 1992 | Neville | Category 4 | 127 mph | 194 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 15.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 13.0 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 12.1 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 85°F (29°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 85°F (29°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| December | 84°F (29°C) | 10.4 in |
Darwin River has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 76°F in July to 85°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 64.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (15.0") and July the driest (0.0").