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Mission Beach, Australia

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,271 Population 673/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$24,032 median income, 5.0% unemployment
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Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent
Mission Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 105.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average74.7°F
38% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days178 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density673/sq mi
Coordinates-17.8689°N, 146.1039°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 105.2"
177% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 19.41"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 15, 2011.

Aug 11, 2003 65 km ENE of Palm Island, Australia M4.8 124 km
Mar 15, 2011 30 km NE of Innisfail Estate, Australia M3.6 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ita (2014).

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Ita Category 2 229 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 4 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 240 km
2006 Larry Category 4 41 km
1998 Katrina Category 1 279 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 285 km
1991 Joy Category 2 150 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 236 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 30 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 15.4 in Warmest
February 80°F (27°C) 19.4 in Wettest
March 79°F (26°C) 18.9 in
April 76°F (25°C) 15.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 8.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in
July 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in Coldest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in Driest
October 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
November 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in
December 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in

Mission Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 67°F in July to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 105.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (19.4") and September the driest (2.5").

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