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Cardwell, Australia

Full City Profile

2.1 /5.0
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1,606 Population 850/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
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Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$17,170 median income, 8.2% unemployment
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Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent
Cardwell has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average74.0°F
37% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days206 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density850/sq mi
Coordinates-18.2669°N, 146.0280°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.8"
110% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 19.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 1, 2025.

Aug 11, 2003 65 km ENE of Palm Island, Australia M4.8 116 km
Mar 1, 2025 0 km SE of Kelso, Australia M4.1 145 km
Mar 15, 2011 30 km NE of Innisfail Estate, Australia M3.6 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ita (2014).

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Ita Category 1 265 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 41 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 272 km
2006 Larry Category 4 86 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 264 km
1991 Joy Category 2 193 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 208 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 62 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 12.2 in Warmest
February 80°F (27°C) 19.8 in Wettest
March 79°F (26°C) 13.8 in
April 76°F (24°C) 9.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.1 in
September 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in
October 74°F (23°C) 2.6 in
November 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in

Cardwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 66°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 79.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (19.8") and July the driest (1.0").

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