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Weather & Climate in Kakadu, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kakadu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 84°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
84°F Jan (29°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 81.8°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 1,216.8 sq mi (3,151.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.8685°N, 132.4740°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Darwin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.5.
| Jul 18, 2006 | 107 km NE of Katherine East, Australia | M2.5 | 134 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Fina | Category 2 | — | 149 km |
| 2026 | Narelle | Category 1 | — | 275 km |
| 2015 | Lam | Category 2 | 115 mph | 279 km |
| 2015 | Nathan | Category 1 | 69 mph | 259 km |
| 2006 | Monica | Category 5 | 155 mph | 104 km |
| 2005 | Ingrid | Category 4 | 144 mph | 187 km |
| 2004 | Debbie | Category 1 | 75 mph | 171 km |
| 1992 | Neville | Category 2 | 92 mph | 262 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84°F (29°C) | 12.6 in | |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 13.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 12.0 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 87°F (30°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 85°F (30°C) | 7.8 in |
Kakadu has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 75°F in July to 87°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (13.2") and July the driest (0.1").