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Charters Towers City, Australia

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2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,165 Population 1/sq mi density
1,060 ft Elevation 323 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$20,314 median income, 8.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$124,000 home value, $620/mo rent
Charters Towers City 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

Elevation1,060 ft (323 m)
Area3,396.7 sq mi (8,797.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-20.0777°N, 146.2628°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.83"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 17, 2011 44 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.3 142 km
Mar 1, 2025 0 km SE of Kelso, Australia M4.1 90 km
Apr 16, 2011 45 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.0 148 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 3 197 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 223 km
2010 Ului Category 1 205 km
2006 Larry Category 4 287 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 199 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 116 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 City 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").

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