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Weather & Climate in Yirrkala, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yirrkala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.
Temperature
83°F Jan (28°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 80.2°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 247/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.2549°N, 136.8900°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Darwin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Narelle | Category 1 | — | 94 km |
| 2024 | Megan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 272 km |
| 2019 | Owen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 296 km |
| 2018 | Nora | Category 3 | 98 mph | 229 km |
| 2015 | Lam | Category 3 | 115 mph | 122 km |
| 2015 | Nathan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 50 km |
| 2010 | Paul | Category 1 | 81 mph | 133 km |
| 2006 | Monica | Category 5 | 155 mph | 108 km |
| 2005 | Ingrid | Category 4 | 144 mph | 30 km |
| 1987 | Jason | Category 1 | 58 mph | 159 km |
| 1985 | Sandy | Category 4 | 121 mph | 228 km |
| 1984 | Kathy | Category 4 | 132 mph | 260 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 9.8 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 10.4 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 83°F (29°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 84°F (29°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
Yirrkala has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 75°F in August to 84°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (10.4") and August the driest (0.2").