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Bowen, Australia

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,417 Population 1/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$23,998 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$152,000 home value, $760/mo rent
Bowen 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 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average75.4°F
40% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area8,693.5 sq mi (22,516.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-20.0137°N, 148.2475°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.94"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.59"

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 54 km
Apr 16, 2011 Queensland, Australia M5.0 51 km
Apr 15, 2020 32 km NNW of Whitsundays, Australia M5.0 57 km
Sep 17, 2011 44 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.3 70 km
Aug 18, 2016 50 km N of Whitsundays, Australia M4.3 75 km
Apr 16, 2011 45 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.0 62 km
Aug 18, 2016 43 km N of Whitsundays, Australia M4.0 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Debbie Category 4 50 km
2015 Marcia Category 4 254 km
2010 Ului Category 1 43 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 196 km
2006 Larry Category 4 268 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 38 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 89 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in Warmest, Wettest
February 82°F (28°C) 8.1 in
March 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
April 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in Driest
October 76°F (25°C) 1.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in
December 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in

Bowen has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 66°F in July to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.9") and September the driest (0.6").

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