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Weather & Climate in Katherine, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Katherine has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 351 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 351 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 130.0 sq mi (336.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.4652°N, 132.2635°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 | 110 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2006 | Monica | Category 4 | 155 mph | 256 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 84°F (29°C) | 9.4 in | |
| March | 83°F (29°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 87°F (30°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 88°F (31°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 86°F (30°C) | 7.1 in |
Katherine has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 72°F in July to 88°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.8") and August the driest (0.0").