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Idalia, Australia

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
4,290 Population 14/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$41,912 median income, 2.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$225,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent
Idalia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average72.0°F
33% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area300.7 sq mi (778.7 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates-19.3068°N, 146.8139°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.6"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 12.95"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 1, 2025.

Apr 16, 2011 Queensland, Australia M5.0 132 km
Aug 11, 2003 65 km ENE of Palm Island, Australia M4.8 102 km
Sep 17, 2011 44 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.3 131 km
Mar 1, 2025 0 km SE of Kelso, Australia M4.1 14 km
Apr 16, 2011 45 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.0 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Debbie Category 4 189 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 174 km
2010 Ului Category 1 189 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 261 km
2006 Larry Category 4 201 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 139 km
1991 Joy Category 2 259 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 67 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 204 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 10.4 in
February 82°F (28°C) 13.0 in Warmest, Wettest
March 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
April 78°F (25°C) 2.9 in
May 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
December 82°F (28°C) 6.2 in

Idalia has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 65°F in July to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (13.0") and July the driest (0.5").

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