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Black River, Australia

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,485 Population 5/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$28,527 median income, 3.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$180,200 home value, $901/mo rent
Black River has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average71.6°F
33% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area300.7 sq mi (778.7 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-19.2252°N, 146.6179°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.0"
76% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 11.97"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 1, 2025.

Aug 11, 2003 65 km ENE of Palm Island, Australia M4.8 102 km
Mar 1, 2025 0 km SE of Kelso, Australia M4.1 22 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 4 210 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 157 km
2010 Ului Category 1 211 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 273 km
2006 Larry Category 4 192 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 161 km
1991 Joy Category 2 258 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 89 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 186 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 9.9 in
February 81°F (27°C) 12.0 in Warmest, Wettest
March 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in
April 76°F (25°C) 3.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in
June 67°F (20°C) 1.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
October 76°F (25°C) 1.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
December 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in

Black River has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 66°F in July to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (12.0") and July the driest (0.6").

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