Weather & Climate in Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Flying Fish Cove has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 79.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 74.3°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.4217°S, 105.6791°E |
| Timezone | Indian/Christmas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Sep 30, 2023 | 260 km SSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia | M4.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 1995 | 290 km SSW of Banjar, Indonesia | M4.9 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 1995 | south of Java, Indonesia | M4.7 | 86 km | 23 km |
| May 8, 1993 | south of Java, Indonesia | M4.6 | 113 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 1999 | 273 km SSW of Banjar, Indonesia | M4.6 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Mar 4, 2006 | south of Java, Indonesia | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2013 | south of Java, Indonesia | M4.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1997 | Christmas Island region, Australia | M4.5 | 34 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 2024 | south of Java, Indonesia | M4.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 2002 | 254 km S of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia | M4.4 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Mar 31, 2014 | south of Java, Indonesia | M4.4 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Jan 22, 2011 | Christmas Island region, Australia | M4.2 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 246 km SSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia | M4.2 | 148 km | 20 km |
| Aug 22, 2012 | south of Java, Indonesia | M4.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | south of Java, Indonesia | M4.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2014 | Gillian | Category 3 | 104 mph | 145 km |
| 2003 | Fiona | Category 1 | 86 mph | 216 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 10.9 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 12.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 12.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 8.1 in |
Flying Fish Cove has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 73°F in July to 76°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 79.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (12.9") and September the driest (1.5").