Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Hugh, NT 0872

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Hugh, NT 0872

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Hugh, located in postcode 0872. Using the nearest weather station data from YUENDUMU at an elevation of 667 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1952 and the latest recorded data in 2019, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Hugh experiences summers that have reached up to 46.5 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -2 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 25.2 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 2.6 days less than 2 degrees C. These fluctuations underscore the importance of a reliable air conditioning service that can handle both extremes.

In the hotter months, we notice an average humidity level around 43% at 9am and 28% at 3pm, which can significantly impact home comfort on hot days. So a well-rounded Aircon system won't just keep your home cool, it will also help manage these humidity levels. Additionally, Hugh experiences wind speeds of up to 13.4 km/h, making a smart HVAC system, Split System Air Conditioner, Evaporative Cooler, or Ducted Air Conditioning that can adjust to external factors an excellent investment.

Temperature & Weather in Hugh

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Hugh 0872

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Extremely Hot Days (10% of the time)

Hugh 0872

Avg Days Over 30°C
Avg Days Over 35°C
30.030.024.024.018.018.012.012.06.06.00.00.0# daysJanuaryJanuaryFebruaryFebruaryMarchMarchAprilAprilMayMayJuneJuneJulyJulyAugustAugustSeptemberSeptemberOctoberOctoberNovemberNovemberDecemberDecember
Average Number of Hot Days

Hugh 0872

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

Hugh 0872

3 Star Energy Rating
5 Star Energy Rating
7 Star Energy Rating
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Est Daily Split System Cooling Energy Consumption (kW)

Hugh 0872

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Hugh
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Hugh: Yuendumu - approx. 4.7 km

Split System 5 Star
6kW Solar System
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Est Daily Split System Cooling Offset By Solar Power

Hugh 0872

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Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Hugh, 0872

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

35°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Hugh uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Yuendumu), which is at an elevation of 667 metres above sea level and started operating in 1952 with the latest data recorded in 2019, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Hugh’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

179 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Hugh uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Yuendumu), which is at an elevation of 667 metres above sea level and started operating in 1952 with the latest data recorded in 2019, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Hugh will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

28%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Hugh uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Yuendumu), which is at an elevation of 667 metres above sea level and started operating in 1952 with the latest data recorded in 2019, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Hugh’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

3,228

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 0872 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 0872 include Separate houses, Semi-detached, row or terrace houses, townhouses, flats or apartments, and other dwelling types, which we have combined into a single number called homes.

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Retail Value of Electricity Saved

$1,369 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 1368.75 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 0872, due to an energy-efficient 7-star air conditioning split system compared to a less efficient 3-star air conditioning split system. This average yearly saving per home includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Hugh, assumptions about the homes in this location, and estimates an average electricity rate of 25 cents per kWh throughout this period.

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Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

5,475 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 5475kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 0872, due to the improved energy efficiency of a 7-star rated air conditioning system when compared to a less efficient 3-star air conditioning split system. The total kilowatts saved by each home on average includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Hugh, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

48,420 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 0872 each day if all 3228 homes used a 7-star efficient split system when compared to a 3-star efficient system. This valuation includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Hugh, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$12,105 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3228 each day if all Hugh homes used a 7-star efficient split system when compared to a 3-star efficient system, multiplied by an estimated average electricity rate of 25 cents per kWh. This valuation includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Hugh, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$4,418,325 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 0872 each year if all 3228 homes used a 7-star efficient split system when compared to a 3-star efficient system, multiplied by an estimated average electricity rate of 25 cents per kWh. This valuation includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Hugh, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

12,371 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 0872 each year if all 3228 homes used a 7-star efficient split system when compared to a 3-star efficient system. This electricity saving is then multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in NT, which is used to highlight the amount of carbon pollution that is instead saved by postcode 0872 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

173,198 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 0872 each year if all 3228 homes used a 7-star efficient split system when compared to a 3-star efficient system. This electricity saving is then multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in NT, then converted to the equivalent number of mature trees capturing and sequestering carbon dioxide pollution equal to the amount of CO2 saved (14 trees per tonne of CO2). So this number gives us a different way of understanding the environmental benefits of higher energy star split system air conditioning because of improved energy efficiency.

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Car Emissions Equivalent

103,092,636 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 0872 each year if all 3228 homes used a 7-star efficient split system when compared to a 3-star efficient system. This electricity saving is then multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in NT, then converted to the equivalent number of kilometres driven worth of car emissions driven by an average car equal to the amount of CO2 saved (120g of CO2 per km driven). So this number gives us a different way of understanding the environmental benefits of higher energy star split system air conditioning because of improved energy efficiency.

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Demographics

Hugh and the postcode of 0872 has a total 3228 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Hugh 2582 are houses, 332 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 126 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 14% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 46%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 36%. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 4% of census results did not specify the number of bedrooms

Typically we see that the bigger the home, then the more it costs to heat and cool, and with 4 number of people per household and with 5% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 0872, investing in energy-efficient air conditioning will make a significant difference to energy savings here.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Hugh

Hugh NT 0872 is a town located in Australia, known for its warm and arid climate. The average weather in Hugh is characterized by hot summers and mild winters. The town experiences a desert climate, with very little rainfall throughout the year.

The average maximum temperature in Hugh varies by month, with the hottest months being December and January, where temperatures can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius. The yearly maximum temperature in Hugh can exceed 45 degrees Celsius, making cooling systems essential for the comfort of residents.

Given the high temperatures in Hugh, having a reliable cooling system is crucial. Split system air-conditioning units are a popular choice in the area due to their energy efficiency and ability to cool individual rooms. These systems provide effective cooling while minimizing energy consumption, reducing electricity bills for residents. Additionally, considering the abundance of sunlight in Hugh, harnessing solar power to run the air-conditioning units is a sustainable and cost-effective solution.

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