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Weather & Climate in Wadeye, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wadeye has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 84°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.
Temperature
84°F Jan (29°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 81.4°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 838.8 sq mi (2,172.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.2383°N, 129.5218°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Darwin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Feb 20, 2019 | 63 km ENE of Kununurra, Australia | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2008 | 93 km N of Wadeye, Australia | M4.2 | 94 km | 7 km |
| Jun 13, 2003 | 100 km NW of Wadeye, Australia | M3.0 | 100 km | 19 km |
| Sep 25, 2004 | 96 km S of Wadeye, Australia | M2.8 | 97 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Fina | Category 3 | — | 98 km |
| 2018 | Marcus | Category 1 | 69 mph | 96 km |
| 2005 | Ingrid | Category 4 | 115 mph | 237 km |
| 1999 | Thelma | Category 4 | 138 mph | 280 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84°F (29°C) | 14.6 in | |
| February | 84°F (29°C) | 15.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 83°F (29°C) | 11.7 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 85°F (30°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 86°F (30°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 85°F (30°C) | 8.2 in |
Wadeye has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 74°F in July to 86°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 60.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (15.6") and August the driest (0.0").