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Howard, Australia

Full City Profile

1.7 /5.0
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1,332 Population 5/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
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Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$15,413 median income, 11.2% unemployment
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Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$139,800 home value, $699/mo rent
Howard 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

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area287.9 sq mi (745.7 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-25.3193°N, 152.5599°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.65"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 124 km
Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 120 km
Jan 16, 2004 27 km SE of Monto, Australia M4.4 132 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 4 217 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 237 km
1980 Simon Category 1 204 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 6.2 in
February 78°F (26°C) 6.7 in Warmest, Wettest
March 76°F (25°C) 4.8 in
April 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
May 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in Coldest
July 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
August 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in Driest
September 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
October 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
November 74°F (24°C) 4.1 in
December 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in

Howard has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 62°F in June to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.7") and August the driest (1.4").

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