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

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 Average	75.4°F
	40% above US avg
January Average	82°F (28°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	33 ft (10 m)
Area	8,693.5 sq mi (22,516.2 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-20.0137°N, 148.2475°W
Timezone	Australia/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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