, with a very hot, humid period from December to March and a relatively cool period from May to August.
) is located in the state of Western Australia, on the coast, at 20 degrees south latitude. We are in the coastal part of the Pilbara region. Further west is Karratha, the other major center of this sparsely populated region. Off the coast are a few small islands, including Bedout Island. Approximately 265 km (165 mi) to the northeast is Eighty Mile Beach.
, because the high subtropical pressures dominate, to which are added the hot winds coming from the east, from the desert. The heat records from October to March are 47/49 °C (117/120 °F).
shines all year round, actually, we are in the sunniest part of Australia.
blows all year round, reducing the feeling of heat (at least, when it's not too hot), although the humidity from the sea often makes the heat sweltering.
are scarce, and the only period with moderate rains is from January to March (sometimes it can rain a lot when a tropical cyclone comes, even in December and April, see below).
In winter, it can sometimes get quite cold at night. In July 2006 the temperature dropped to 3.9 °C (39 °F), while in July 1967 it dropped to 3.2 °C (37.8 °F).
. Cyclones typically form from mid-November to mid-May, but are more likely from late December to late March. In 2023, category 5 cyclone Ilsa hit the city in mid-April.
, from June to mid-August, since it is the coolest and driest period of the year.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
31.2 °C, with a minimum of
26 °C and a maximum of
36.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23 °C. However, it dropped to
20 °C in January 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
43.5 °C. However, it reached
49 °C in January 2008.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
19.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
February is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
31.1 °C, with a minimum of
25.9 °C and a maximum of
36.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C. However, it dropped to
17.8 °C in February 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
42 °C. However, it reached
48.2 °C in February 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
18.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
March is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
31 °C, with a minimum of
25 °C and a maximum of
37 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C. However, it dropped to
17 °C in March 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
42 °C. However, it reached
47 °C in March 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is of
16.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
April is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
28.9 °C, with a minimum of
22.2 °C and a maximum of
35.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17 °C. However, it dropped to
12.9 °C in April 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
39.5 °C. However, it reached
42.8 °C in April 2018.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 82% of the time.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is of
14.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
May is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
24.5 °C, with a minimum of
17.6 °C and a maximum of
31.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12.5 °C. However, it dropped to
8 °C in May 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C. However, it reached
38.6 °C in May 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 84% of the time.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is of
15.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
June is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
21.4 °C, with a minimum of
14.7 °C and a maximum of
28 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9.5 °C. However, it dropped to
6.5 °C in June 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C. However, it reached
35 °C in June 1996.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is of
16 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
July, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
20.6 °C, with a minimum of
13.1 °C and a maximum of
28 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8 °C. However, it dropped to
3.9 °C in July 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C. However, it reached
34.4 °C in July 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
11.7 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 85% of the time.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is of
15.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
23.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
August is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
21.8 °C, with a minimum of
13.6 °C and a maximum of
29.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9 °C. However, it dropped to
6.6 °C in August 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
40 °C in August 2020.
Precipitation amounts to only
4.8 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 90% of the time.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is of
15.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
23.4 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
September is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
24.3 °C, with a minimum of
15.9 °C and a maximum of
32.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11.5 °C. However, it dropped to
7.7 °C in September 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38.5 °C. However, it reached
42.2 °C in September 2006.
Precipitation amounts to only
1.6 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 88% of the time.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is of
16.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
23.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
October is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
27.8 °C, with a minimum of
19.6 °C and a maximum of
36 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14.5 °C. However, it dropped to
11.9 °C in October 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
41.5 °C. However, it reached
46.9 °C in October 2002.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.7 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 87% of the time.
The average humidity is 49%.
The average wind speed is of
17.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
November is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
29.3 °C, with a minimum of
22.1 °C and a maximum of
36.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18.5 °C. However, it dropped to
15.2 °C in November 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
43 °C. However, it reached
46 °C in November 2007.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.8 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 86% of the time.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is of
19.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
December is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
30.8 °C, with a minimum of
24.9 °C and a maximum of
36.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21 °C. However, it dropped to
19.3 °C in December 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
43 °C. However, it reached
47.7 °C in December 2014.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes. December 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 80% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is of
20 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.