Moresby, Australia

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0

B Good

822 Population 82/sq mi density

240 ft Elevation 73 meters

69°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$29,778 median income, 2.2% unemployment

C+

Affordability

3.0 / 5.0

$194,400 home value, $972/mo rent

Moresby enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	69.4°F
	29% above US avg
January Average	78°F (26°C)
July Average	58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	240 ft (73 m)
Area	10.0 sq mi (26.0 km²)
Population Density	82/sq mi
Coordinates	-28.7353°N, 114.6724°W
Timezone	Australia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.7"

82% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.86"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.5 on May 11, 2003.

Jul 8, 1997	77 km WNW of Drummond Cove, Australia	M4.3	86 km
Mar 17, 1991	41 km SSW of Kalbarri, Australia	M3.8	94 km
Apr 10, 2003	57 km W of Port Denison, Australia	M3.3	74 km
May 11, 2003	61 km SW of Tarcoola Beach, Australia	M2.5	71 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Seroja (2021).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2021	Seroja	Category 1	55 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	78°F (26°C)	0.2 in
February	81°F (27°C)	0.5 in	Warmest
March	78°F (26°C)	0.8 in
April	72°F (22°C)	1.0 in
May	66°F (19°C)	2.8 in
June	60°F (16°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
July	58°F (14°C)	3.7 in	Coldest
August	58°F (14°C)	2.7 in
September	61°F (16°C)	1.5 in
October	66°F (19°C)	0.8 in
November	71°F (22°C)	0.5 in
December	76°F (24°C)	0.2 in	Driest

Moresby has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 58°F in July to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and December the driest (0.2").

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