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Weather & Climate in Gapuwiyak, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gapuwiyak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet.
Temperature
83°F Jan (29°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 80.2°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 334/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.5031°N, 135.8105°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Darwin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.
| Apr 9, 2001 | 78 km NW of Alyangula, Australia | M3.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Narelle | Category 1 | — | 113 km |
| 2019 | Owen | Category 1 | 92 mph | 274 km |
| 2015 | Lam | Category 3 | 115 mph | 72 km |
| 2015 | Nathan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 46 km |
| 2010 | Paul | Category 1 | 81 mph | 89 km |
| 2006 | Monica | Category 5 | 155 mph | 127 km |
| 2005 | Ingrid | Category 4 | 144 mph | 90 km |
| 2004 | Debbie | Category 1 | 75 mph | 251 km |
| 1987 | Jason | Category 1 | 58 mph | 40 km |
| 1985 | Sandy | Category 4 | 115 mph | 253 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (29°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 9.8 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 84°F (29°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 85°F (29°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
Gapuwiyak has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 74°F in July to 85°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.3") and August the driest (0.0").