Weather & Climate in Kingston, Norfolk Island
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kingston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.0546°S, 167.9663°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Norfolk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| May 26, 2016 | Norfolk Island, Australia region | M4.6 | 71 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Dovi | Category 1 | 109 mph | 162 km |
| 2011 | Zelia | Category 1 | 69 mph | 192 km |
| 1993 | Polly | Category 1 | 92 mph | 249 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1805 | NORFOLK ISLAND | Unknown | 5.0 m | - | 2 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in |
Kingston has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 61°F in August to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.3").