Lake Carnegie (Western Australia)
Lake Ephemeral inland lake in Western Australia’s arid interior
Seasonal inland lake in Western Australia, known for shifting salt flats and ephemeral waters; attracts photographers, off‑road travelers and birdwatchers after rainy seasons.
How to Get to Lake Carnegie (Western Australia) #
Access is through dirt station roads in the Wiluna district of central Western Australia; a high-clearance vehicle or 4WD is recommended. Travelers typically approach from Wiluna or from the Great Northern Highway - expect long stretches of unsealed road and limited services; plan fuel and supplies accordingly.
Tips for Visiting Lake Carnegie (Western Australia) #
- 4WD recommended - tracks in the Wiluna district can be soft or corrugated after rain.
- Check local station and Shire of Wiluna road reports before setting out; mobile coverage is patchy.
- Bring binoculars and a salt-tolerant camera lens cloth - when the lake fills, shorebirds concentrate in strange numbers.
Best Time to Visit Lake Carnegie (Western Australia) #
Lake Carnegie is an ephemeral inland salt lake in inland Western Australia; water appears irregularly after heavy inland rains, otherwise it is a bleached flat of salt and cracked clay.
Weather & Climate near Lake Carnegie (Western Australia) #
Lake Carnegie (Western Australia)'s climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 6°C to 38°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
January
January is the hottest month with highs of 38°C and lows of 24°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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February
February is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 23°C. The wettest month with 39 mm of rain.
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March
March is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall.
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain.
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October
October is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 5 mm.
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November
November is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain.
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December
December is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 22°C. Light rainfall.
