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Kelso, Australia

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,291 Population 3/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$26,263 median income, 6.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent
Kelso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 327 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average70.4°F
30% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area3,396.7 sq mi (8,797.3 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-19.3893°N, 146.7191°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 10.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

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 M5.0 134 km
Aug 11, 2003 65 km ENE of Palm Island, Australia M4.8 114 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 1 km
Apr 16, 2011 45 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.0 133 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 4 190 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 178 km
2010 Ului Category 1 191 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 275 km
2006 Larry Category 4 210 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 147 km
1991 Joy Category 2 271 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 70 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 207 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 9.8 in
February 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in Warmest, Wettest
March 80°F (26°C) 5.6 in
April 76°F (25°C) 2.1 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
June 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
October 76°F (25°C) 1.7 in
November 80°F (26°C) 3.7 in
December 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in

Kelso has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 63°F in July to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (10.2") and July the driest (0.6").

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