# Environment & Climate — Rest of NT

The local climate — how much rain the area gets and how warm or cool it tends to be.

Area: Rest of NT (Capital City)

Extreme heat defines the landscape in the Rest of NT, where typical maximum temperatures reach 34.9 degrees. This vast region is one of the hottest and driest parts of the country, with an annual rainfall of just 362mm.

Daily maximums of 34.9 degrees and minimums of 20.0 degrees are among the highest in the nation. These searing temperatures are paired with very low rainfall, ranking the area as much drier than most other similar regions.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 362 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 34.9 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 20.0 | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/gccsa/7RNTE/rest-of-nt/topic/environment-climate