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Chinchilla, Australia

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0
B Good
7,347 Population 264/sq mi density
997 ft Elevation 304 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$27,378 median income, 3.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent
Chinchilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Area27.9 sq mi (72.2 km²)
Population Density264/sq mi
Coordinates-26.7379°N, 150.6297°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.58"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 7, 2005.

Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 83 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 1 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
February 78°F (25°C) 2.9 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
April 69°F (20°C) 1.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
July 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in Coldest
August 56°F (14°C) 0.9 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
October 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in
November 74°F (23°C) 2.6 in
December 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in Wettest

Chinchilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 54°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and August the driest (0.9").

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