McKinlay, Australia

Queensland · Australia

McKinlay is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 162. Elevation: 568 ft (173 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

162 Population 1/sq mi density
568 ft Elevation 173 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
17.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone

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People

Population162
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain17.2 in/yr
Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Population162
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Coordinates-21.2667°, 141.3000°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average87°F (31°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation17.2 inches (437 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About McKinlay

McKinlay is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 162. The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet (173 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 87°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

McKinlay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 87°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet.

Temperature

87°F Jan (31°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above Australia avg
January Average87°F (31°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Area297.9 sq mi (771.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates21.2667°S, 141.3000°E
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"
55% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.72"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Yasi (2011).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Yasi Category 2 203 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 87°F (31°C) 4.7 in Wettest
February 86°F (30°C) 4.0 in
March 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in
April 78°F (26°C) 0.7 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 82°F (28°C) 0.7 in
November 86°F (30°C) 1.2 in
December 88°F (31°C) 2.2 in Warmest

McKinlay has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 63°F in July to 88°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (0.1").

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Libraries in McKinlay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
McKinlay Library0.0

Clinics in McKinlay

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

McKinlay Bush Nursing Centre

Gas Stations in McKinlay

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

McKinlay Roadhouse

Airports Near McKinlay

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Answer Downs Airport-Small Airport
Arizona 1 Airport-Small Airport
Cannington Station Airport-Small Airport
Elrose AirportERQSmall Airport
Julia Creek AirportJCKSmall Airport
Kynuna Airport-Small Airport
Kynuna Town Strip (Glenagra)-Small Airport
Mckinley Airport-Small Airport
Mimong Airstrip-Small Airport
Toorak Research Station Airport-Small Airport
Trepell AirportTQPSmall Airport

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Meteorites
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Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Meteorites Near McKinlay

1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near McKinlay.

Name Year Description
Answer 1970

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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What is the population of McKinlay?

McKinlay has a population of 162 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 297.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in McKinlay?

McKinlay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 87°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 17.2 inches.

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