Finch Hatton, Australia

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

510 Population 2/sq mi density

354 ft Elevation 108 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$22,612 median income, 3.9% unemployment

Affordability

3.2 / 5.0

$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

Finch Hatton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	67.6°F
	25% above US avg
January Average	75°F (24°C)
July Average	57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	354 ft (108 m)
Area	297.0 sq mi (769.3 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	-21.1404°N, 148.6288°W
Timezone	Australia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.4"

64% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 13.50"

Driest Month (Sep) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M5.0 on Apr 15, 2020.

Aug 18, 2016	37 km NNW of Whitsundays, Australia	M5.7	146 km
Apr 16, 2011	Queensland, Australia	M5.0	148 km
Apr 15, 2020	32 km NNW of Whitsundays, Australia	M5.0	144 km
Sep 17, 2011	44 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia	M4.3	148 km
Apr 16, 2011	45 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia	M4.0	146 km
Apr 12, 2002	35 km NNW of Moranbah, Australia	M3.6	99 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Debbie (2017).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2017	Debbie	Category 4	83 km
2015	Marcia	Category 4	194 km
2010	Ului	Category 1	94 km
2009	Hamish	Category 4	232 km
1996	Celeste	Category 1	160 km
1989	Aivu	Category 3	212 km
1983	Elinor	Category 1	221 km
1980	Simon	Category 3	261 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	75°F (24°C)	11.1 in	Warmest
February	75°F (24°C)	13.5 in	Wettest
March	73°F (23°C)	10.9 in
April	69°F (21°C)	5.8 in
May	64°F (18°C)	3.4 in
June	59°F (15°C)	2.3 in
July	57°F (14°C)	1.7 in	Coldest
August	59°F (15°C)	1.4 in
September	64°F (18°C)	0.9 in	Driest
October	69°F (20°C)	1.9 in
November	72°F (22°C)	3.4 in
December	74°F (24°C)	6.1 in

Finch Hatton has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 57°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 62.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (13.5") and September the driest (0.9").

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