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Ayr, Australia

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0
B Good
8,818 Population 1/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$23,694 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$129,600 home value, $648/mo rent
Ayr has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average74.9°F
39% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area8,693.5 sq mi (22,516.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-19.5739°N, 147.4067°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 9.84"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 1, 2025.

Aug 18, 2016 37 km NNW of Whitsundays, Australia M5.7 141 km
Apr 16, 2011 Queensland, Australia M5.0 68 km
Apr 15, 2020 32 km NNW of Whitsundays, Australia M5.0 146 km
Aug 11, 2003 65 km ENE of Palm Island, Australia M4.8 130 km
Sep 17, 2011 44 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.3 74 km
Mar 1, 2025 0 km SE of Kelso, Australia M4.1 74 km
Apr 16, 2011 45 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.0 72 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 4 126 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 232 km
2010 Ului Category 1 124 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 228 km
2006 Larry Category 4 232 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 73 km
1991 Joy Category 1 276 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 18 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in Warmest
February 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in Wettest
March 80°F (26°C) 6.5 in
April 76°F (25°C) 2.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
June 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in Driest
October 76°F (24°C) 1.5 in
November 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in
December 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in

Ayr has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 66°F in July to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.8") and September the driest (0.5").

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