Cable Beach, Australia

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

8,529 Population 2,350/sq mi density

79 ft Elevation 24 meters

81°F Avg Temperature 27°C

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$39,411 median income, 3.4% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$209,000 home value, $1,045/mo rent

Cable Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 86°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

86°F Jan (30°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	80.5°F
	49% above US avg
January Average	86°F (30°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	79 ft (24 m)
Area	3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²)
Population Density	2,350/sq mi
Coordinates	-17.9610°N, 122.2127°W
Timezone	Australia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"

30% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 8.54"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 17, 2022.

Apr 17, 2022	78 km NW of Bilingurr, Australia	M4.4	81 km
May 7, 2011	62 km NE of Roebuck, Australia	M4.4	75 km
Apr 12, 2020	90 km NNW of Bilingurr, Australia	M4.3	96 km
Sep 1, 1997	57 km E of Roebuck, Australia	M4.3	88 km
Apr 18, 1992	39 km W of Derby, Australia	M4.2	132 km
Jan 17, 2004	68 km S of Roebuck, Australia	M4.0	93 km
Aug 17, 1990	37 km NNE of Roebuck, Australia	M4.0	45 km
Jan 24, 2005	56 km NE of Bilingurr, Australia	M3.8	62 km
Feb 5, 2002	52 km NNE of Bilingurr, Australia	M3.5	58 km
Feb 28, 2007	98 km SE of Roebuck, Australia	M3.5	137 km
Apr 26, 2006	52 km N of Bilingurr, Australia	M3.3	59 km
Feb 7, 2000	91 km NNW of Bilingurr, Australia	M3.2	96 km
Feb 6, 2000	77 km NNW of Bilingurr, Australia	M3.2	83 km
Feb 9, 2007	57 km S of Derby, Australia	M3.2	149 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

25 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Hayley (2026).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2026	Hayley	Category 2	157 km
2025	Errol	Category 1	244 km
2018	Marcus	Category 3	275 km
2018	Kelvin	Category 1	162 km
2014	Christine	Category 1	298 km
2012	Lua	Category 2	284 km
2010	Laurence	Category 4	129 km
2009	Billy	Category 2	224 km
2008	Ophelia	Category 1	229 km
2008	Nicholas	Category 1	291 km
2006	Glenda	Category 4	230 km
2004	Fay	Category 4	95 km
2002	Chris	Category 4	138 km
2001	Sam	Category 3	111 km
2001	Alistair	Category 1	206 km
2000	Rosita	Category 4	35 km
1997	Phil	Category 2	297 km
1997	Rachel	Category 1	225 km
1996	Kirsty	Category 3	137 km
1996	Gertie	Category 1	295 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	86°F (30°C)	8.5 in	Wettest
February	85°F (29°C)	7.4 in
March	85°F (30°C)	4.1 in
April	83°F (28°C)	1.2 in
May	78°F (25°C)	0.8 in
June	72°F (22°C)	0.5 in
July	71°F (22°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
August	74°F (23°C)	0.1 in	Driest
September	78°F (26°C)	0.1 in
October	83°F (28°C)	0.1 in
November	85°F (30°C)	0.4 in
December	86°F (30°C)	3.0 in	Warmest

Cable Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 71°F in July to 86°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.5") and August the driest (0.1").

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