Monthly climate in Meekatharra, Western Australia, Australia

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Meekatharra features a hot desert climate (BWh). Temperatures typically range between 15 °C (58 °F) and 32 °C (90 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 2 °C (37 °F) or can rise to as high as 45 °C (114 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 185 mm (7.3 inches) and receives 20 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Meekatharra enjoys an average of 3716 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 10 hours 28 minutes to 13 hours 45 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Meekatharra, Western Australia, Australia §

The warmest months in Meekatharra are January, February and December, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 30 to 32 °C (87 - 90 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in June, July and August, when daily mean temperatures range from 15 to 16 °C (58 - 61 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Meekatharra experiences 235 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Meekatharra, Western Australia, Australia. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 45°C
(114°F)
43°C
(110°F)
44°C
(112°F)
38°C
(101°F)
32°C
(89°F)
28°C
(83°F)
27°C
(82°F)
33°C
(92°F)
37°C
(99°F)
40°C
(105°F)
43°C
(109°F)
43°C
(110°F)
Mean maximum 43°C
(110°F)
41°C
(106°F)
41°C
(106°F)
36°C
(98°F)
30°C
(87°F)
24°C
(75°F)
27°C
(80°F)
30°C
(87°F)
35°C
(94°F)
38°C
(101°F)
40°C
(104°F)
43°C
(109°F)
Average high 38°C
(101°F)
36°C
(97°F)
35°C
(95°F)
31°C
(87°F)
25°C
(77°F)
21°C
(69°F)
21°C
(70°F)
22°C
(72°F)
27°C
(81°F)
31°C
(88°F)
34°C
(93°F)
37°C
(100°F)
Daily mean 32°C
(90°F)
30°C
(87°F)
29°C
(85°F)
25°C
(76°F)
19°C
(66°F)
15°C
(59°F)
15°C
(58°F)
16°C
(61°F)
20°C
(68°F)
24°C
(75°F)
28°C
(82°F)
31°C
(89°F)
Average low 26°C
(79°F)
24°C
(76°F)
24°C
(75°F)
19°C
(66°F)
13°C
(56°F)
10°C
(50°F)
9°C
(48°F)
10°C
(50°F)
13°C
(56°F)
16°C
(62°F)
20°C
(69°F)
24°C
(76°F)
Mean minimum 19°C
(67°F)
19°C
(67°F)
19°C
(67°F)
13°C
(56°F)
7°C
(45°F)
5°C
(41°F)
5°C
(41°F)
4°C
(40°F)
8°C
(46°F)
10°C
(51°F)
14°C
(57°F)
17°C
(63°F)
Minimum 17°C
(62°F)
16°C
(61°F)
17°C
(62°F)
10°C
(49°F)
6°C
(43°F)
3°C
(38°F)
2°C
(37°F)
3°C
(37°F)
7°C
(44°F)
8°C
(47°F)
12°C
(53°F)
16°C
(60°F)

Compare climate in Meekatharra with other places

Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Meekatharra, Western Australia, Australia with other places around the world.

Monthly average precipitation in Meekatharra, Western Australia, Australia §

Meekatharra usually has the most precipitation in January, February and March, with an average of 3 rainy days and 38 mm (1.5 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Meekatharra are September, October and December. On average, 3 mm (0.1 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Meekatharra, Western Australia, Australia. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 20 (0.8) 66 (2.6) 28 (1.1) 8 (0.3) 13 (0.5) 16 (0.6) 6 (0.2) 10 (0.4) 1 (0.0) 4 (0.2) 10 (0.4) 3 (0.1)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 3 5 2 1 1 3 1 2 0 1 1 0

Monthly sunshine hours in Meekatharra, Western Australia, Australia §

The sunniest months in Meekatharra are October, November and December, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 29 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Meekatharra: May, June and July receive an average of 9 hours 13 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Meekatharra, Western Australia, Australia. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 290 303 317 293 288 270 290 296 308 345 344 367
Mean daily daylight hours 13h 35m 12h 58m 12h 12m 11h 26m 10h 47m 10h 28m 10h 38m 11h 11m 11h 55m 12h 42m 13h 24m 13h 45m

Solar UV radiation in Meekatharra, Western Australia, Australia §

Meekatharra experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in January, February and December, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 16 - 16, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. May, June and July are in the High / Very High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 8. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Meekatharra UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Meekatharra, Western Australia, Australia. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 16 16 15 11 8 6 6 8 11 13 15 16

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Meekatharra, Western Australia, Australia

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Meekatharra. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Meekatharra's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.