Port Hedland weather in January
In January, Port Hedland sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 28°C, with 70 mm of rain across 5.1 wet days and about 13.1 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 67% of the time in January, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 12 min at the start of January to 12 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Port Hedland's 11th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Port Hedland's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 28°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
- 5.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 06 min
- 5:42 AM – 6:48 PM
- Cloud cover
- 36%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 20 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.41 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.8
- out of 10
Port Hedland is port city in Pilbara region of Western Australia.
- Density
- 204/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month.
A typical January day in Port Hedland reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 28°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 35°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and on par with February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 28 |
| 2 | 32 | 28 |
| 3 | 32 | 28 |
| 4 | 32 | 28 |
| 5 | 32 | 28 |
| 6 | 32 | 28 |
| 7 | 32 | 28 |
| 8 | 32 | 28 |
| 9 | 32 | 28 |
| 10 | 32 | 28 |
| 11 | 32 | 28 |
| 12 | 32 | 28 |
| 13 | 32 | 28 |
| 14 | 32 | 28 |
| 15 | 32 | 28 |
| 16 | 32 | 28 |
| 17 | 32 | 28 |
| 18 | 32 | 28 |
| 19 | 32 | 28 |
| 20 | 32 | 28 |
| 21 | 32 | 28 |
| 22 | 32 | 28 |
| 23 | 32 | 28 |
| 24 | 32 | 28 |
| 25 | 32 | 28 |
| 26 | 32 | 28 |
| 27 | 32 | 28 |
| 28 | 32 | 28 |
| 29 | 32 | 28 |
| 30 | 32 | 28 |
| 31 | 32 | 28 |
How January really feels in Port Hedland
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in January is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Port Hedland weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 3rd-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 28° | 70 | 5.1 | 13.1 | 4.8 |
| Feb | 32° / 28° | 100 | 6 | 12.7 | 4.5 |
| Mar | 33° / 28° | 80 | 4.5 | 12.1 | 4.3 |
| Apr | 32° / 26° | 23 | 1.5 | 11.5 | 5.1 |
| May | 28° / 22° | 22 | 2.3 | 11 | 7.4 |
| Jun | 25° / 19° | 23 | 2.1 | 10.8 | 8.7 |
| Jul | 25° / 18° | 11 | 0.9 | 10.9 | 9.2 |
| Aug | 26° / 18° | 4 | 0.6 | 11.3 | 9.2 |
| Sep | 28° / 21° | 2 | 0.3 | 11.9 | 8.4 |
| Oct | 30° / 24° | 1 | 0.1 | 12.5 | 6.7 |
| Nov | 31° / 26° | 1 | 0.2 | 13 | 6.1 |
| Dec | 32° / 27° | 29 | 2 | 13.2 | 5.4 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 67% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 7% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 26%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| Cloudier (%) | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82 | 18 |
| 2 | 82 | 18 |
| 3 | 81 | 19 |
| 4 | 81 | 19 |
| 5 | 81 | 19 |
| 6 | 80 | 20 |
| 7 | 80 | 20 |
| 8 | 80 | 20 |
| 9 | 80 | 20 |
| 10 | 78 | 22 |
| 11 | 78 | 22 |
| 12 | 77 | 23 |
| 13 | 76 | 24 |
| 14 | 76 | 24 |
| 15 | 75 | 25 |
| 16 | 74 | 26 |
| 17 | 73 | 27 |
| 18 | 72 | 28 |
| 19 | 71 | 29 |
| 20 | 70 | 30 |
| 21 | 69 | 31 |
| 22 | 69 | 31 |
| 23 | 68 | 32 |
| 24 | 68 | 32 |
| 25 | 67 | 33 |
| 26 | 67 | 33 |
| 27 | 67 | 33 |
| 28 | 67 | 33 |
| 29 | 68 | 32 |
| 30 | 68 | 32 |
| 31 | 68 | 32 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Port Hedland gets around 70 mm of rain over 5.1 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 16% and peaks near 21% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 10 |
| 3 | 11 |
| 4 | 11 |
| 5 | 11 |
| 6 | 12 |
| 7 | 12 |
| 8 | 12 |
| 9 | 12 |
| 10 | 12 |
| 11 | 12 |
| 12 | 13 |
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| 19 | 17 |
| 20 | 18 |
| 21 | 19 |
| 22 | 20 |
| 23 | 20 |
| 24 | 20 |
| 25 | 21 |
| 26 | 21 |
| 27 | 21 |
| 28 | 21 |
| 29 | 21 |
| 30 | 21 |
| 31 | 21 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the miserable band about 73% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Oppressive (%) | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
| Miserable (%) | 58 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 8 | 33 | 58 |
| 2 | 1 | 7 | 32 | 60 |
| 3 | 1 | 6 | 31 | 62 |
| 4 | 1 | 6 | 31 | 62 |
| 5 | 1 | 5 | 30 | 64 |
| 6 | 1 | 4 | 29 | 66 |
| 7 | 1 | 4 | 29 | 66 |
| 8 | 1 | 3 | 28 | 68 |
| 9 | 1 | 3 | 27 | 69 |
| 10 | 1 | 2 | 27 | 70 |
| 11 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 71 |
| 12 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 72 |
| 13 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 73 |
| 14 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 75 |
| 15 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 76 |
| 16 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 77 |
| 17 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 77 |
| 18 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 78 |
| 19 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 78 |
| 20 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 79 |
| 21 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 79 |
| 22 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 79 |
| 23 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 79 |
| 24 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 78 |
| 25 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 78 |
| 26 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 77 |
| 27 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 77 |
| 28 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 75 |
| 29 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 75 |
| 30 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 74 |
| 31 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 74 |
Wind in January
Winds average 20 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 20 km/h on the calmest days to 20 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | light breeze |
| 2 | 20 | light breeze |
| 3 | 20 | light breeze |
| 4 | 20 | light breeze |
| 5 | 20 | light breeze |
| 6 | 20 | light breeze |
| 7 | 20 | light breeze |
| 8 | 20 | light breeze |
| 9 | 20 | light breeze |
| 10 | 20 | light breeze |
| 11 | 20 | light breeze |
| 12 | 20 | light breeze |
| 13 | 20 | light breeze |
| 14 | 20 | light breeze |
| 15 | 20 | light breeze |
| 16 | 20 | light breeze |
| 17 | 20 | light breeze |
| 18 | 20 | light breeze |
| 19 | 20 | light breeze |
| 20 | 20 | light breeze |
| 21 | 20 | light breeze |
| 22 | 20 | light breeze |
| 23 | 20 | breezy |
| 24 | 20 | breezy |
| 25 | 20 | breezy |
| 26 | 20 | breezy |
| 27 | 20 | breezy |
| 28 | 20 | breezy |
| 29 | 20 | breezy |
| 30 | 20 | breezy |
| 31 | 20 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 13 h 12 min at the start of January to 12 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 5:32 AM to 5:51 AM, and sunset from 6:45 PM to 6:47 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.2 | 5:32 | 6:45 |
| 2 | 13.2 | 5:33 | 6:45 |
| 3 | 13.2 | 5:34 | 6:46 |
| 4 | 13.2 | 5:34 | 6:46 |
| 5 | 13.2 | 5:35 | 6:46 |
| 6 | 13.2 | 5:35 | 6:46 |
| 7 | 13.2 | 5:36 | 6:47 |
| 8 | 13.2 | 5:37 | 6:47 |
| 9 | 13.2 | 5:37 | 6:47 |
| 10 | 13.2 | 5:38 | 6:47 |
| 11 | 13.2 | 5:38 | 6:47 |
| 12 | 13.1 | 5:39 | 6:48 |
| 13 | 13.1 | 5:40 | 6:48 |
| 14 | 13.1 | 5:40 | 6:48 |
| 15 | 13.1 | 5:41 | 6:48 |
| 16 | 13.1 | 5:42 | 6:48 |
| 17 | 13.1 | 5:42 | 6:48 |
| 18 | 13.1 | 5:43 | 6:48 |
| 19 | 13.1 | 5:44 | 6:48 |
| 20 | 13.1 | 5:44 | 6:48 |
| 21 | 13.1 | 5:45 | 6:48 |
| 22 | 13.0 | 5:45 | 6:48 |
| 23 | 13.0 | 5:46 | 6:48 |
| 24 | 13.0 | 5:47 | 6:48 |
| 25 | 13.0 | 5:47 | 6:48 |
| 26 | 13.0 | 5:48 | 6:48 |
| 27 | 13.0 | 5:49 | 6:47 |
| 28 | 13.0 | 5:49 | 6:47 |
| 29 | 13.0 | 5:50 | 6:47 |
| 30 | 12.9 | 5:50 | 6:47 |
| 31 | 12.9 | 5:51 | 6:47 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 7.41 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.26 kWh/m² to a high of 8.06 kWh/m² in November across the year — January's 7.41 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.0 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Port Hedland
In January, Port Hedland sits inside its cyclone season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Port Hedland sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Is January a good time to visit Port Hedland?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a reasonable time to visit Port Hedland for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Port Hedland in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Port Hedland sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 28°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 5 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Port Hedland in January
The nearest coast averages about 30°C in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 21 km away) is warmest in March at about 30°C and coldest in August near 22°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | Tropical |
| Feb | 30 | Tropical |
| Mar | 30 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 26 | Warm |
| Jun | 24 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 23 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 22 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 24 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 26 | Warm |
| Nov | 28 | Warm |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Port Hedland in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 15 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Port Hedland peaks around January 24 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 18 at about 7 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 10 | Very high |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | High |
| Jul | 7 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 10 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 15 | Extreme |
Air quality in Port Hedland in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Port Hedland is worst in January — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.0× the cleanest month (July, 6 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 17 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 15 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | Moderate |
| Feb | 14 | Moderate |
| Mar | 9 | Good |
| Apr | 7 | Good |
| May | 7 | Good |
| Jun | 6 | Good |
| Jul | 6 | Good |
| Aug | 6 | Good |
| Sep | 8 | Good |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 11 | Good |
| Dec | 15 | Moderate |
Where is Port Hedland?
Port Hedland sits at 20.3°S, 118.6°E, 5 m above sea level, in Australia. The nearest listed city is Karratha, 190 km away.
Topography around Port Hedland
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Port Hedland.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Port Hedland has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 15 m around an average of 3 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 26 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 189 m.
The land around Port Hedland is covered by water (41%) within 3 km, water (54%) and grassland (23%) within 16 km, and grassland (44%) and water (34%) within 80 km.
Australia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type I
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 90% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $65,130
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.9 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 0.9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 4.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Port Hedland (-20.3121°, 118.6106°, elevation 5 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).