Port Hedland weather in March
In March, Port Hedland sees average daytime highs of 33°C and overnight lows near 28°C, with 80 mm of rain across 4.5 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 65% of the time in March, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 24 min at the start of March to 11 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Port Hedland's 10th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Port Hedland's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 33°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 28°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 80 mm
- 4.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:11 AM – 6:20 PM
- Cloud cover
- 34%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 17 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.38 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.3
- 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 March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month.
A typical March day in Port Hedland reaches about 33°C in the afternoon and slips back to 28°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 30°C and 36°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 1°C warmer than February and about 1°C warmer than April.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| 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 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 28 |
| 2 | 32 | 28 |
| 3 | 32 | 28 |
| 4 | 32 | 28 |
| 5 | 33 | 28 |
| 6 | 33 | 28 |
| 7 | 33 | 28 |
| 8 | 33 | 28 |
| 9 | 33 | 28 |
| 10 | 33 | 28 |
| 11 | 33 | 28 |
| 12 | 33 | 28 |
| 13 | 33 | 28 |
| 14 | 33 | 28 |
| 15 | 33 | 28 |
| 16 | 33 | 28 |
| 17 | 33 | 28 |
| 18 | 33 | 28 |
| 19 | 33 | 28 |
| 20 | 33 | 28 |
| 21 | 33 | 28 |
| 22 | 33 | 28 |
| 23 | 33 | 28 |
| 24 | 33 | 28 |
| 25 | 33 | 28 |
| 26 | 33 | 28 |
| 27 | 33 | 27 |
| 28 | 33 | 27 |
| 29 | 33 | 27 |
| 30 | 33 | 27 |
| 31 | 33 | 27 |
How March really feels in Port Hedland
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March 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 March is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Port Hedland weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 1st-warmest and 2nd-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 March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 65% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 9% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 25%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 71 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 |
| Cloudier (%) | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71 | 29 |
| 2 | 71 | 29 |
| 3 | 72 | 28 |
| 4 | 73 | 27 |
| 5 | 74 | 26 |
| 6 | 74 | 26 |
| 7 | 75 | 25 |
| 8 | 75 | 25 |
| 9 | 75 | 25 |
| 10 | 76 | 24 |
| 11 | 76 | 24 |
| 12 | 76 | 24 |
| 13 | 76 | 24 |
| 14 | 76 | 24 |
| 15 | 76 | 24 |
| 16 | 76 | 24 |
| 17 | 76 | 24 |
| 18 | 76 | 24 |
| 19 | 76 | 24 |
| 20 | 76 | 24 |
| 21 | 76 | 24 |
| 22 | 76 | 24 |
| 23 | 75 | 25 |
| 24 | 75 | 25 |
| 25 | 75 | 25 |
| 26 | 75 | 25 |
| 27 | 74 | 26 |
| 28 | 73 | 27 |
| 29 | 73 | 27 |
| 30 | 73 | 27 |
| 31 | 72 | 28 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Port Hedland gets around 80 mm of rain over 4.5 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 15% and peaks near 21% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 21 |
| 2 | 20 |
| 3 | 20 |
| 4 | 19 |
| 5 | 18 |
| 6 | 17 |
| 7 | 17 |
| 8 | 16 |
| 9 | 15 |
| 10 | 15 |
| 11 | 15 |
| 12 | 14 |
| 13 | 14 |
| 14 | 14 |
| 15 | 14 |
| 16 | 14 |
| 17 | 14 |
| 18 | 14 |
| 19 | 14 |
| 20 | 14 |
| 21 | 14 |
| 22 | 14 |
| 23 | 14 |
| 24 | 13 |
| 25 | 13 |
| 26 | 12 |
| 27 | 12 |
| 28 | 11 |
| 29 | 11 |
| 30 | 10 |
| 31 | 9 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the miserable band about 53% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 95% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Humid (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Muggy (%) | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
| Oppressive (%) | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 |
| Miserable (%) | 69 | 69 | 67 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 30 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 69 |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 69 |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 24 | 67 |
| 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 25 | 65 |
| 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 25 | 65 |
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 26 | 63 |
| 7 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 26 | 62 |
| 8 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 26 | 62 |
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 27 | 60 |
| 10 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 27 | 60 |
| 11 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 27 | 60 |
| 12 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 27 | 60 |
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 28 | 58 |
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 28 | 58 |
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 28 | 57 |
| 16 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 29 | 56 |
| 17 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 29 | 55 |
| 18 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 29 | 55 |
| 19 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 30 | 53 |
| 20 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 30 | 52 |
| 21 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 31 | 51 |
| 22 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 31 | 49 |
| 23 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 32 | 47 |
| 24 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 32 | 45 |
| 25 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 33 | 43 |
| 26 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 34 | 41 |
| 27 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 34 | 39 |
| 28 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 19 | 35 | 36 |
| 29 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 35 | 34 |
| 30 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 21 | 36 | 32 |
| 31 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 36 | 30 |
Wind in March
Winds average 17 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 17 km/h on the calmest days to 18 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| 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 | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | light breeze |
| 2 | 18 | light breeze |
| 3 | 18 | light breeze |
| 4 | 18 | light breeze |
| 5 | 18 | light breeze |
| 6 | 18 | light breeze |
| 7 | 18 | light breeze |
| 8 | 18 | light breeze |
| 9 | 18 | light breeze |
| 10 | 17 | light breeze |
| 11 | 17 | light breeze |
| 12 | 17 | light breeze |
| 13 | 17 | light breeze |
| 14 | 17 | light breeze |
| 15 | 17 | light breeze |
| 16 | 17 | light breeze |
| 17 | 17 | light breeze |
| 18 | 17 | light breeze |
| 19 | 17 | light breeze |
| 20 | 17 | light breeze |
| 21 | 17 | light breeze |
| 22 | 17 | light breeze |
| 23 | 17 | light breeze |
| 24 | 17 | light breeze |
| 25 | 17 | light breeze |
| 26 | 17 | light breeze |
| 27 | 17 | light breeze |
| 28 | 17 | light breeze |
| 29 | 17 | light breeze |
| 30 | 17 | light breeze |
| 31 | 17 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 12 h 24 min at the start of March to 11 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 36 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:06 AM to 6:15 AM, and sunset from 6:32 PM to 6:06 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:06 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.4 | 6:06 | 6:32 |
| 2 | 12.4 | 6:06 | 6:31 |
| 3 | 12.4 | 6:06 | 6:30 |
| 4 | 12.4 | 6:07 | 6:30 |
| 5 | 12.4 | 6:07 | 6:29 |
| 6 | 12.3 | 6:08 | 6:28 |
| 7 | 12.3 | 6:08 | 6:27 |
| 8 | 12.3 | 6:08 | 6:26 |
| 9 | 12.3 | 6:09 | 6:26 |
| 10 | 12.3 | 6:09 | 6:25 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 6:09 | 6:24 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 6:10 | 6:23 |
| 13 | 12.2 | 6:10 | 6:22 |
| 14 | 12.2 | 6:10 | 6:21 |
| 15 | 12.2 | 6:11 | 6:20 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:11 | 6:20 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:11 | 6:19 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:11 | 6:18 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:12 | 6:17 |
| 20 | 12.1 | 6:12 | 6:16 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:12 | 6:15 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:13 | 6:14 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:13 | 6:13 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:13 | 6:12 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:13 | 6:11 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 6:14 | 6:10 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 6:14 | 6:10 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:14 | 6:09 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 6:15 | 6:08 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 6:15 | 6:07 |
| 31 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:06 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 6.38 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 — March's 6.38 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 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 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.0 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Port Hedland
In March, 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 March a good time to visit Port Hedland?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March 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 March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Port Hedland sees daytime highs around 33°C and nights near 28°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 5 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Port Hedland in March
The nearest coast averages about 30°C in March — 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 March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 14 (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 March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March 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).