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Lake Macdonald, Australia

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,323 Population 4/sq mi density
312 ft Elevation 95 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$24,370 median income, 5.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.2 / 5.0
$236,600 home value, $1,183/mo rent
Lake Macdonald enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 337 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Area360.5 sq mi (933.7 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-26.3848°N, 152.9321°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 9.02"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 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 86 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 7.8 in
February 76°F (24°C) 9.0 in Warmest, Wettest
March 74°F (23°C) 6.4 in
April 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.4 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in Coldest
July 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
August 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in Driest
October 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
November 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
December 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in

Lake Macdonald has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 60°F in June to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.0") and September the driest (1.9").

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