Cloncurry, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Cloncurry is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 3,167. Elevation: 646 ft (197 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

3,167 Population 11/sq mi density
646 ft Elevation 197 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
17.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone

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About Cloncurry

Cloncurry

Cloncurry is a rural town and locality in the Shire of Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia. known by locals as The Curry. Cloncurry is the administrative center of the Shire of Cloncurry.

People

Population3,167
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain17.2 in/yr
Elevation646 ft (197 m)
Population3,167
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation646 ft (197 m)
Coordinates-20.7072°, 140.5130°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average87°F (31°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation17.2 inches (436 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cloncurry

Cloncurry is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 3,167. The city sits at an elevation of 646 feet (197 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 87°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Climate in Cloncurry

Cloncurry has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C (79°F). The hottest month is Dec (31.6°C), the coldest is Jul (18.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 534 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 31.4°C / 89°F 25.3° / 37.5° 140.7
Feb 30.6°C / 87°F 24.4° / 36.8° 112.3
Mar 29.4°C / 85°F 23° / 35.7° 85.1
Apr 27°C / 81°F 20.3° / 33.6° 19.1
May 22.6°C / 73°F 15.5° / 29.6° 4.7
Jun 19°C / 66°F 11.9° / 26° 10.3
Jul 18.6°C / 65°F 10.8° / 26.5° 1.5
Aug 20.3°C / 69°F 11.9° / 28.7° 4.3
Sep 25°C / 77°F 16.6° / 33.3° 7.5
Oct 29°C / 84°F 21° / 36.9° 19.8
Nov 30.7°C / 87°F 23.3° / 38.1° 31.7
Dec 31.6°C / 89°F 24.9° / 38.3° 96.9
Cloncurry has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 87°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 646 feet.

Temperature

87°F Jan (31°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above Australia avg
January Average87°F (31°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation646 ft (197 m)
Area297.9 sq mi (771.5 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates20.7072°S, 140.5130°E
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"
55% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.21"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Yasi (2011).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Yasi Category 1 218 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 87°F (31°C) 4.2 in Wettest
February 86°F (30°C) 3.8 in
March 84°F (29°C) 2.7 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
November 86°F (30°C) 1.1 in
December 88°F (31°C) 2.4 in Warmest

Cloncurry has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 64°F in July to 88°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Cloncurry

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Saint Josephs School - - - -
Cloncurry State School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cloncurry

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Cloncurry

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cloncurry Unearthed Visitor Information Centre & Museum
John Flynn Place
John Flynn Place Museum

Libraries in Cloncurry

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bob McDonald Library0.0

Hotels in Cloncurry

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oasis Hotel Motel

Cafes in Cloncurry

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Come to the Table Outback Cafe

Cinemas in Cloncurry

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bio Theatre

Train Stations in Cloncurry

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cloncurry

Gas Stations in Cloncurry

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Australian Fuel Distributors Depot
BP
Puma
Roadrunner Roadhouse

Banks in Cloncurry

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NAB
Westpac

Airports Near Cloncurry

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cloncurry AirportCNJMedium Airport
Clonagh Airport-Small Airport
Corella park Station Airstrip-Small Airport
Devoncourt Airport-Small Airport
Duchess airstrip-Small Airport
Elrose AirportERQSmall Airport
Granada Airport-Small Airport
Kajabbi Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Cloncurry

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cloncurry Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cloncurry

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cloncurry Uniting Church
St Colman's Parish - Cloncurry

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cloncurry

What is the population of Cloncurry?

Cloncurry has a population of 3,167 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 297.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cloncurry?

Cloncurry has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 87°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 17.2 inches.

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