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Kuranda, Australia

Full City Profile

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
3,010 Population 2/sq mi density
1,171 ft Elevation 357 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$20,280 median income, 8.2% unemployment
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Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$146,400 home value, $732/mo rent
Kuranda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 327 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,171 ft (357 m)
Area1,670.9 sq mi (4,327.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-16.8198°N, 145.6382°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.5"
96% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 17.28"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 7, 2023.

Jun 7, 2023 122 km ENE of Yarrabah, Australia M4.5 148 km
Mar 15, 2011 30 km NE of Innisfail Estate, Australia M3.6 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nathan (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Nathan Category 3 225 km
2014 Ita Category 4 105 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 126 km
2009 Hamish Category 3 223 km
2006 Larry Category 4 76 km
1998 Katrina Category 1 286 km
1998 Nathan Category 1 283 km
1991 Joy Category 2 119 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 100 km
1986 Manu Category 1 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 12.4 in
February 77°F (25°C) 17.3 in Warmest, Wettest
March 76°F (24°C) 14.3 in
April 73°F (23°C) 8.3 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in
November 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
December 77°F (25°C) 7.8 in

Kuranda has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 63°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 76.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (17.3") and July the driest (1.4").

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