Climate for Station: Geraldton Airport, Western Australia, Australia

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Western Australia, Australia

2026-03-01 10:29

24.2°C

Feels 25.1°C

H: 27.5°C / L: 16.3°C

Precip: 0mm | Wind: 20.5 kph

▼ 4.9°C vs historical high

Sunny

2026-03-02

H: 30.1°C

L: 16.7°C

Rain: 0%

Rainfall: 0mm

Wind: 33.8kph

▼ 2.1°C

2026-03-03

H: 33.4°C

L: 19.4°C

Rain: 0%

Rainfall: 0mm

Wind: 28.1kph

▲ 0.9°C

2026-03-04

H: 34.5°C

L: 20.3°C

Rain: 0%

Rainfall: 0mm

Wind: 25.9kph

▲ 2.3°C

2026-03-05

H: 32.2°C

L: 20.6°C

Rain: 0%

Rainfall: 0mm

Wind: 29.5kph

▼ 0.8°C

2026-03-06

H: 35.6°C

L: 20.9°C

Rain: 0%

Rainfall: 0mm

Wind: 28.4kph

▲ 3.1°C

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Climate Analysis & Overview

Geraldton Airport, located in Western Australia's semi-arid region, is experiencing a warming trend, with notable increases in both high and low temperatures over the past decade. The precipitation pattern is becoming slightly more even, a subtle but important shift for local agriculture and water management.

Thermal Trends in Geraldton

Geraldton Airport sits within a semi-arid climate zone, characterised by hot summers and mild winters. Recent data indicates a warming trend in both high and low temperatures. Over the past decade, high temperatures have risen by 1.29°C (2.32°F), while low temperatures have increased by 1.12°C (2.01°F). These trends are more pronounced than the all-time increases, where highs have risen by 0.18°C (0.32°F) and lows by 0.06°C (0.11°F). This suggests a recent acceleration in temperature changes, which could have implications for local ecosystems and human activities.

Record Extremes

The recorded temperature extremes at Geraldton Airport highlight the region's climatic variability. The highest temperature on record is 49.3°C (120.7°F), while the lowest is -0.4°C (31.3°F). These extremes underscore the challenges of managing resources and infrastructure in a region subject to significant thermal oscillations.

Precipitation Patterns and Distribution

The Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI) at Geraldton Airport has seen a slight decrease from a baseline of 18.81 to the current value of 17.66. This indicates a marginal shift towards more evenly distributed rainfall events. While not a dramatic change, this trend could offer some relief in terms of water availability and agricultural planning, as more evenly distributed precipitation can mitigate the impacts of prolonged dry spells.

Geographic and Climatic Influences

Situated near the Indian Ocean, Geraldton's climate is influenced by both maritime and continental factors. The ocean moderates temperature extremes, yet the inland desert exerts a drying influence. This unique geographic positioning contributes to the area's semi-arid climate classification. The recent warming trends align with broader regional patterns observed across Australia, where climate goals focus on mitigating temperature increases and adapting to shifting precipitation patterns.

Implications for Regional Climate Goals

Australia's climate strategy aims to address these warming trends by implementing sustainable practices and investing in renewable energy. The data from Geraldton Airport reflects the broader challenges faced by the nation, illustrating the need for adaptive strategies in agriculture, water management, and urban planning to cope with the ongoing climatic changes.

Station Statistics

10-Year Trend

High: +1.29 °C/decade

Low: +1.12 °C/decade

Rain: -0.29 mm/decade

25-Year Trend

High: +0.46 °C/decade

Low: +0.15 °C/decade

Rain: -0.12 mm/decade

50-Year Trend

High: +0.22 °C/decade

Low: +0.04 °C/decade

Rain: -0.08 mm/decade

All-Time Trend

High: +0.18 °C/decade

Low: +0.06 °C/decade

Rain: -0.05 mm/decade

Percentage Above-Average Days

Last 12 Months: 49.9%

This Year: 38.3%

Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI) ℹ️

Last 12 Months: 17.7

Historical Average: 18.8

Percentile Rank of Last 12 Months ℹ️

High: 96^th percentile

Low: 92^nd percentile

Rain: 15^th percentile

Change in Variance ℹ️

High: +3.2%

Low: +10.7%

Intraday: +6.2%

Data Coverage

97.7%

First Year of Data

1941

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Historical Weather Records

	Max High	Avg High	Min High	Max Avg	Avg Avg	Min Avg	Max Low	Avg Low	Min Low	Max Precipitation	Avg Precipitation	Max Snow	Avg Snow
Record	49.3 °C	—	13.2 °C	38.7 °C	—	7.3 °C	32.2 °C	—	-0.4 °C	109.2 mm	—	—	—
January	49.3 °C	31.8 °C	21.5 °C	38.7 °C	24.8 °C	17.4 °C	29.8 °C	18.4 °C	9.4 °C	44.0 mm	0.3 mm	—	—
February	49.3 °C	32.7 °C	21.7 °C	37.8 °C	25.5 °C	17.1 °C	30.3 °C	19.2 °C	10.0 °C	68.6 mm	0.4 mm	—	—
March	45.2 °C	31.2 °C	18.5 °C	37.7 °C	24.2 °C	16.0 °C	32.2 °C	18.0 °C	8.8 °C	88.4 mm	0.5 mm	—	—
April	40.5 °C	27.9 °C	18.9 °C	31.8 °C	21.2 °C	13.1 °C	26.6 °C	15.4 °C	6.1 °C	47.8 mm	0.8 mm	—	—
May	36.6 °C	24.3 °C	14.3 °C	28.1 °C	18.0 °C	10.2 °C	23.3 °C	12.8 °C	1.1 °C	71.3 mm	2.1 mm	—	—
June	29.6 °C	21.0 °C	13.3 °C	22.2 °C	15.5 °C	7.9 °C	19.2 °C	10.8 °C	0.5 °C	109.2 mm	3.1 mm	—	—
July	29.0 °C	19.6 °C	13.6 °C	22.8 °C	14.1 °C	7.3 °C	18.1 °C	9.3 °C	-0.4 °C	71.9 mm	2.8 mm	—	—
August	32.0 °C	20.2 °C	13.2 °C	22.1 °C	14.3 °C	8.3 °C	17.4 °C	8.8 °C	1.2 °C	59.0 mm	2.0 mm	—	—
September	36.1 °C	22.2 °C	14.4 °C	26.4 °C	15.6 °C	9.1 °C	19.1 °C	9.2 °C	1.2 °C	38.6 mm	1.1 mm	—	—
October	41.3 °C	24.7 °C	14.2 °C	30.3 °C	17.9 °C	8.9 °C	23.0 °C	11.0 °C	2.4 °C	71.1 mm	0.6 mm	—	—
November	43.8 °C	27.3 °C	16.6 °C	33.1 °C	20.7 °C	13.5 °C	25.8 °C	14.0 °C	3.8 °C	23.0 mm	0.3 mm	—	—
December	46.8 °C	29.8 °C	21.0 °C	37.5 °C	23.0 °C	14.9 °C	26.5 °C	16.4 °C	7.7 °C	51.3 mm	0.2 mm	—	—