Mission River, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Mission River is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 974. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Mission River
Mission River is a coastal rural locality split between the Shire of Cook and the Aboriginal Shire of Napranum in Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Mission River had a population of 974 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 974 |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | -12.5951°, 141.9576° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 65.2 inches (1,657 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mission River
Mission River is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 974. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.
Climate in Mission River
Mission River has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F). The hottest month is Nov (29.6°C), the coldest is Jul (25°C). Average annual precipitation is 1957 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.5951°S, 141.9576°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 16.3 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 17.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 13.1 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 9.3 in |
Mission River has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in July to 83°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 65.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (17.1") and July the driest (0.0").
Libraries in Mission River
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hibberd Library | 0.0 |
Airports Near Mission River
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Weipa Airport | WEI | Medium Airport |
| Agnew Airport | AGW | Small Airport |
| Batavia Downs Airport | BVW | Small Airport |
| Beagle Bay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bramwell Tourist Park airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mapoon Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Merluna Airport | MLV | Small Airport |
| Moreton Airport | MET | Small Airport |
| RAAF Base Scherger | - | Small Airport |
| Skardon River Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sudley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Watson River Airport | - | Small Airport |
| WENLOCK AIRSTRIP | - | Small Airport |
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Mission River has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 65.2 inches.
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