Mossman, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Mossman is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,935. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°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 Mossman
Mossman is a rural town and locality in the Shire of Douglas, Queensland, Australia. It is the administrative centre for the Douglas Shire Council In the 2021 census, the locality of Mossman had a population of 1,935 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,935 |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | -16.4629°, 145.3714° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 138.3 inches (3,513 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mossman
Mossman is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,935. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 138.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.
Climate in Mossman
Mossman has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jan (29°C), the coldest is Jul (23°C). Average annual precipitation is 2039 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.1°F |
| 41% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.4629°S, 145.3714°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 14.6 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 17.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 16.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | Warmest |
Mossman has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 70°F in June to 80°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 91.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (17.4") and September the driest (1.6").
Schools in Mossman
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustines School | - | - | - | - |
| Mossman State High School | - | - | - | - |
| Mossman State School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Mossman
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC 801kHz AM Cairns QLD Far North Queensland Local Radio 20220701 | community, contemporary | AAC 94 kbps | |
| 4CA 846 AM CAIRNS ONLINE | cairns, talk | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Mossman
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Douglas Court House Museum |
Libraries in Mossman
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossman Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Port Douglas Branch Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Mossman
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mossman
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mossman
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Mossman
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Mossman
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mossman
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mossman
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Mossman
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cairns International Airport | CNS | Large Airport |
| Mareeba Airport | MRG | Medium Airport |
| Bloomfield River Airport | BFC | Small Airport |
| Dimbulah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Koah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lakeland Airport | LKD | Small Airport |
| Maitland Downs Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yalkulka Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mossman
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Mossman Post Shop |
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Waterfalls Near Mossman
3 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Mossman.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| False Falls | |
| Karnak Falls | Height: 80 |
| O'Donoghue Falls |
Quick Facts
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Mossman has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 138.3 inches.
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