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Atherton, Australia

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,576 Population 2/sq mi density
2,510 ft Elevation 765 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$21,666 median income, 5.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$157,800 home value, $789/mo rent
Atherton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,510 ft (765 m)
Area4,843.0 sq mi (12,543.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-17.2686°N, 145.4752°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.5"
141% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 13.70"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 15, 2011.

Mar 15, 2011 30 km NE of Innisfail Estate, Australia M3.6 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nathan (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Nathan Category 3 275 km
2014 Ita Category 3 140 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 90 km
2009 Hamish Category 3 264 km
2006 Larry Category 4 29 km
1991 Joy Category 2 154 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 64 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 10.9 in
February 74°F (23°C) 13.7 in Wettest
March 73°F (23°C) 9.9 in
April 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
July 58°F (14°C) 1.0 in Coldest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
September 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in Driest
October 71°F (21°C) 1.2 in
November 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
December 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in Warmest

Atherton has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 58°F in July to 75°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (13.7") and September the driest (0.6").

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