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Karumba, Australia

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,275 Population 3/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$21,632 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$124,000 home value, $620/mo rent
Karumba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 85°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

85°F Jan (30°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above US avg
January Average85°F (30°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area386.9 sq mi (1,002.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-17.4869°N, 140.8426°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 9.88"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 18, 1996.

Jun 18, 1996 53 km SW of Normanton, Australia M4.2 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Owen (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Owen Category 1 188 km
2018 Nora Category 1 246 km
2011 Yasi Category 1 290 km
1996 Barry Category 1 80 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 85°F (30°C) 9.3 in
February 85°F (29°C) 9.9 in Wettest
March 84°F (29°C) 6.0 in
April 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in
May 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
October 84°F (29°C) 0.4 in
November 87°F (30°C) 1.9 in
December 87°F (30°C) 5.5 in Warmest

Karumba has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 71°F in July to 87°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.9") and August the driest (0.1").

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