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Calliope, Australia

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,060 Population 17/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$27,040 median income, 6.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent
Calliope enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average67.0°F
24% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area291.3 sq mi (754.4 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates-24.0071°N, 151.2003°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.94"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Feb 15, 2015.

Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 136 km
Jan 16, 2004 27 km SE of Monto, Australia M4.4 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Marcia (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 46 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 249 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 197 km
1980 Simon Category 3 127 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 5.9 in Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 5.4 in Warmest
March 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
April 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
July 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in Coldest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in Driest
September 67°F (20°C) 1.4 in
October 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in
November 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
December 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in

Calliope has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 59°F in July to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (1.2").

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