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Alice River, Australia

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,367 Population 8/sq mi density
154 ft Elevation 47 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$33,665 median income, 3.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$233,800 home value, $1,169/mo rent
Alice River enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 327 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average70.4°F
30% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area300.7 sq mi (778.7 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-19.3344°N, 146.6139°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 10.55"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 1, 2025.

Apr 16, 2011 Queensland, Australia M5.0 147 km
Aug 11, 2003 65 km ENE of Palm Island, Australia M4.8 113 km
Sep 17, 2011 44 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.3 143 km
Mar 1, 2025 0 km SE of Kelso, Australia M4.1 13 km
Apr 16, 2011 45 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.0 145 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 4 202 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 168 km
2010 Ului Category 1 204 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 280 km
2006 Larry Category 4 204 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 159 km
1991 Joy Category 2 269 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 83 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 196 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 9.5 in
February 79°F (26°C) 10.6 in Warmest, Wettest
March 78°F (25°C) 6.1 in
April 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 65°F (19°C) 0.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in
November 78°F (25°C) 3.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in

Alice River has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 63°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (10.6") and July the driest (0.6").

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