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Herbert, Australia

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,777 Population 2/sq mi density
144 ft Elevation 44 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$42,858 median income, 2.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$259,200 home value, $1,296/mo rent
Herbert has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area1,216.8 sq mi (3,151.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-12.5341°N, 131.1620°W
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.9"
89% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 15.51"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Nov 12, 1999.

Nov 12, 1999 36 km S of Bellamack, Australia M3.9 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Fina (2026).

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Fina Category 3 71 km
2006 Monica Category 4 233 km
2005 Ingrid Category 4 143 km
2004 Debbie Category 1 277 km
1999 Thelma Category 4 206 km
1992 Neville Category 4 171 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 15.5 in Wettest
February 82°F (28°C) 13.4 in
March 82°F (28°C) 12.2 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in
May 80°F (26°C) 0.8 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in
August 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
October 84°F (29°C) 3.0 in
November 85°F (29°C) 5.8 in Warmest
December 84°F (29°C) 10.5 in

Herbert has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in June to 85°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 65.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (15.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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