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Weather & Climate in Pukatja, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pukatja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 315 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 11.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,228 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 66.8°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,228 ft (679 m) |
| Area | 39.8 sq mi (103.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -26.2783°N, 132.1334°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jun 9, 2013 | 139 km SE of Yulara, Australia | M5.3 | 23 km | 0 km |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 140 km SE of Yulara, Australia | M5.3 | 22 km | 7 km |
| Apr 1, 2006 | 83 km S of Yulara, Australia | M4.8 | 119 km | 11 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 120 km SSE of Yulara, Australia | M4.5 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Mar 16, 2012 | 133 km SE of Yulara, Australia | M4.3 | 33 km | 15 km |
| Jul 15, 2017 | 138 km SE of Yulara, Australia | M4.2 | 24 km | 6 km |
| Jun 23, 1998 | 140 km SE of Yulara, Australia | M4.1 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2005 | 94 km S of Yulara, Australia | M4.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Dec 1, 1990 | 169 km SSE of Yulara, Australia | M3.9 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1999 | 93 km SSW of Yulara, Australia | M3.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2002 | 176 km SSE of Yulara, Australia | M3.5 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2004 | 94 km S of Yulara, Australia | M3.5 | 120 km | 1 km |
| May 5, 2004 | 50 km S of Yulara, Australia | M3.5 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2004 | 135 km SE of Yulara, Australia | M3.2 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2002 | 166 km SSE of Yulara, Australia | M3.1 | 67 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2004 | Northern Territory, Australia | M3.1 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Sep 2, 2004 | 170 km SSE of Yulara, Australia | M2.8 | 39 km | 0 km |
| Jul 12, 2001 | 99 km S of Yulara, Australia | M2.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 1.2 in |
Pukatja has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in July to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.4").