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Craignish, Australia

Full City Profile

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
1,777 Population 6/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
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Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$22,071 median income, 7.0% unemployment
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Affordability
1.1 / 5.0
$215,800 home value, $1,079/mo rent
Craignish enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 337 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average70.1°F
30% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area287.9 sq mi (745.7 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-25.2826°N, 152.7243°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 7.32"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Aug 1, 2015 123 km ENE of Rainbow Beach, Australia M5.2 149 km
Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 134 km
Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 136 km
Jan 16, 2004 27 km SE of Monto, Australia M4.4 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Marcia (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 229 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 222 km
1980 Simon Category 1 198 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 6.5 in
February 78°F (26°C) 7.3 in Warmest, Wettest
March 76°F (25°C) 5.6 in
April 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in Coldest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in Driest
September 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
October 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
November 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 5.1 in

Craignish has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 62°F in July to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.3") and August the driest (1.4").

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