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Broughton, Australia

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
678 Population 0/sq mi density
755 ft Elevation 230 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$25,282 median income, 2.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent
Broughton has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average73.6°F
36% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Area3,396.7 sq mi (8,797.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-20.1167°N, 146.4333°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.39"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 1, 2025.

Apr 16, 2011 Queensland, Australia M5.0 139 km
Sep 17, 2011 44 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.3 124 km
Mar 1, 2025 0 km SE of Kelso, Australia M4.1 86 km
Apr 16, 2011 45 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.0 130 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 4 179 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 237 km
2010 Ului Category 1 187 km
2006 Larry Category 4 291 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 184 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 102 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 5.4 in Wettest
February 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in
March 80°F (26°C) 3.9 in
April 76°F (24°C) 1.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in Coldest
July 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
August 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in Driest
October 76°F (25°C) 1.0 in
November 80°F (27°C) 1.9 in
December 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest

Broughton has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 65°F in June to 82°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and September the driest (0.5").

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