Monto, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Monto is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,021. Elevation: 810 ft (247 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

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

1,021 Population 4/sq mi density
810 ft Elevation 247 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
28.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone

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About Monto

Monto

Monto is a rural town and locality in the North Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Monto had a population of 1,156.

People

Population1,021
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain28.4 in/yr
Elevation810 ft (247 m)
Population1,021
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation810 ft (247 m)
Coordinates-24.8648°, 151.1220°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation28.4 inches (721 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Monto

Monto is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,021. The city sits at an elevation of 810 feet (247 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Climate in Monto

Monto has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.8°C), the coldest is Jul (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 712 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.8°C / 78°F 19.8° / 31.9° 103.6
Feb 25.3°C / 78°F 19.4° / 31.2° 129.2
Mar 23.8°C / 75°F 17.6° / 30.1° 87.0
Apr 21.2°C / 70°F 14.2° / 28.1° 34.6
May 17.1°C / 63°F 9.8° / 24.4° 28.5
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 7.2° / 21.6° 31.6
Jul 13.6°C / 56°F 5.7° / 21.4° 25.9
Aug 15.4°C / 60°F 6.4° / 24.3° 26.8
Sep 19°C / 66°F 10.6° / 27.4° 26.7
Oct 21.8°C / 71°F 13.8° / 29.7° 61.2
Nov 23.8°C / 75°F 16.7° / 31° 55.9
Dec 25.4°C / 78°F 18.6° / 32.3° 100.6
Monto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 810 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above Australia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation810 ft (247 m)
Area291.3 sq mi (754.4 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates24.8648°S, 151.1220°E
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"
25% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.53"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Feb 15, 2015.

Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 47 km
Jan 16, 2004 27 km SE of Monto, Australia M4.4 28 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 81 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 288 km
1980 Simon Category 2 219 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
March 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in
April 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
July 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in Coldest
August 58°F (15°C) 1.0 in Driest
September 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
October 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in
November 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
December 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in

Monto has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 56°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Monto

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Monto State Primary School - - - -
Saint Thereses Catholic Primary School - - - -
Monto State School - - - -
Monto State High School - - - -
Mulgildie State School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Monto

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Monto

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Monto Historical and Cultural Centre
Monto Museum of Art

Libraries in Monto

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Monto Library0.0

Hotels in Monto

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Albert Hotel

Cafes in Monto

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Delicious
The Full Monty
The Little Blue Wren Cafe 2.0

Gas Stations in Monto

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Corbets Energy

Banks in Monto

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BOQ
Suncorp

Golf Courses in Monto

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monto Golf Club

Airports Near Monto

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Thangool AirportTHGMedium Airport
Biloela AirportZBLSmall Airport
Eidsvold airpstrip-Small Airport
Monto AirportMNQSmall Airport
Mundubbera Airport-Small Airport
private airfield agnes waters-Small Airport
private airstrip agnes waters-Small Airport
private runway agnes waters-Small Airport

Post Offices in Monto

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Monto LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Monto

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Therese's Catholic Church

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Monto

What is the population of Monto?

Monto has a population of 1,021 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 291.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Monto?

Monto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 28.4 inches.

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