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Airlie Beach, Australia

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,312 Population 4/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$31,502 median income, 7.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent
Airlie Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area297.0 sq mi (769.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-20.2675°N, 148.7147°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.6"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 13.94"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M5.0 on Apr 15, 2020.

Aug 18, 2016 37 km NNW of Whitsundays, Australia M5.7 48 km
Apr 16, 2011 Queensland, Australia M5.0 101 km
Apr 15, 2020 32 km NNW of Whitsundays, Australia M5.0 46 km
Sep 17, 2011 44 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.3 115 km
Aug 18, 2016 50 km N of Whitsundays, Australia M4.3 69 km
Apr 16, 2011 45 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.0 109 km
Aug 18, 2016 43 km N of Whitsundays, Australia M4.0 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Debbie (2017).

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Debbie Category 4 8 km
2015 Marcia Category 4 200 km
2010 Ului Category 1 4 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 179 km
2006 Larry Category 2 298 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 64 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 143 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 250 km
1980 Simon Category 3 289 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 12.1 in
February 79°F (26°C) 13.9 in Warmest, Wettest
March 77°F (25°C) 12.5 in
April 74°F (24°C) 5.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in Coldest
July 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
August 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
September 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in Driest
October 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in
November 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in
December 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in

Airlie Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 66°F in June to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 66.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (13.9") and September the driest (1.0").

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