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Weather & Climate in Gunbalanya, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gunbalanya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 84°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
84°F Jan (29°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 82.3°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 1,216.8 sq mi (3,151.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.3247°N, 133.0509°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Darwin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Dec 18, 1993 | 46 km WNW of Maningrida, Australia | M4.6 | 100 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Fina | Category 2 | — | 153 km |
| 2026 | Narelle | Category 1 | — | 246 km |
| 2015 | Lam | Category 3 | 115 mph | 212 km |
| 2015 | Nathan | Category 1 | 69 mph | 173 km |
| 2006 | Monica | Category 5 | 155 mph | 28 km |
| 2005 | Ingrid | Category 4 | 144 mph | 117 km |
| 2004 | Debbie | Category 1 | 75 mph | 84 km |
| 1992 | Neville | Category 1 | 92 mph | 268 km |
| 1987 | Jason | Category 1 | 58 mph | 269 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84°F (29°C) | 13.5 in | |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 13.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 11.5 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 85°F (30°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 87°F (30°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 85°F (30°C) | 8.8 in |
Gunbalanya has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 77°F in July to 87°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (13.7") and August the driest (0.0").