Charters Towers, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Charters Towers is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 8,040. Elevation: 1,047 ft (319 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 8,040 |
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Coordinates | -20.0767°, 146.2635° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.0 inches (915 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Charters Towers
Charters Towers is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 8,040. The city sits at an elevation of 1,047 feet (319 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.
Climate in Charters Towers
Charters Towers has an average annual temperature of 24.1°C (75°F). The hottest month is Dec (28.6°C), the coldest is Jul (18.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 629 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.6°F |
| 36% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.0767°S, 146.2635°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
Charters Towers has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 65°F in June to 82°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (0.5").
Colleges & Universities in Charters Towers
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fletcherview Research Station | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Charters Towers
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackheath and Thonborugh | - | - | - | - |
| Columba Catholic College | - | - | - | - |
| Richmond Hill State School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Charters Towers
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zara Clark Museum |
Libraries in Charters Towers
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charters Towers Excelsior Library | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Charters Towers
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Charters Towers
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Charters Towers
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Charters Towers
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Charters Towers
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Charters Towers
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Aerodrome Starke Field | - | Small Airport |
| Battery Downs Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bening Field Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Charters Towers Airport | CXT | Small Airport |
| Donnington Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Harvest Home Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hillgrove Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hillsborough Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Macrossan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Cooper Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ravenswood Gold mine | - | Small Airport |
| Toomba Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Charters Towers
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Charters Towers Rehabilitation Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Charters Towers
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Church of Christ |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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Charters Towers has a population of 8,040 residents and is located in Australia..
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Charters Towers has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.0 inches.
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