Mount Isa, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Mount Isa is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 17,936. Elevation: 1,191 ft (363 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

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

17,936 Population 60/sq mi density
1,191 ft Elevation 363 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
28.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone

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People

Population17,936
Density60/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain28.3 in/yr
Elevation1,191 ft (363 m)
Population17,936
Population Density60 / sq mi
Elevation1,191 ft (363 m)
Coordinates-20.7252°, 139.4973°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation28.3 inches (720 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mount Isa

Mount Isa is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 17,936. The city sits at an elevation of 1,191 feet (363 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Climate in Mount Isa

Mount Isa has an average annual temperature of 24.8°C (77°F). The hottest month is Dec (30.4°C), the coldest is Jul (17.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 488 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 30°C / 86°F 23.6° / 36.5° 126.6
Feb 29.4°C / 85°F 23° / 35.8° 111.9
Mar 28.3°C / 83°F 21.9° / 34.7° 66.5
Apr 25.6°C / 78°F 18.5° / 32.6° 10.9
May 20.8°C / 69°F 13.4° / 28.2° 7.3
Jun 17.8°C / 64°F 10.1° / 25.4° 8.8
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 8.8° / 25.5° 2.9
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 9.8° / 27.8° 2.5
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 14.1° / 32.3° 4.8
Oct 27°C / 81°F 18.5° / 35.4° 15.9
Nov 29.2°C / 85°F 21.3° / 37° 45.9
Dec 30.4°C / 87°F 23.2° / 37.6° 84.1
Mount Isa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,191 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above Australia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation1,191 ft (363 m)
Area297.9 sq mi (771.5 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates20.7252°S, 139.4973°E
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.3"
25% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 4.2 in Wettest
February 85°F (29°C) 3.9 in
March 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in
April 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
August 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
October 80°F (26°C) 0.9 in
November 84°F (29°C) 1.6 in
December 86°F (30°C) 2.7 in Warmest

Mount Isa has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 63°F in June to 86°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Mount Isa

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mount Isa Central State School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mount Isa

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC 106.5MHz FM Mount Isa QLD Northwest Queensland Local Radio contemporary, current affairs AAC 94 kbps

Libraries in Mount Isa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Mount Isa City Library0.0

Hotels in Mount Isa

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ibis Styles

Restaurants in Mount Isa

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Zambreros

Veterinaries in Mount Isa

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Copper City Vet Clinic

Gas Stations in Mount Isa

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #634969285
Coles Express
Mobil
Puma
United
Woolworths Petrol

Banks in Mount Isa

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Queensland Country Bank

Shopping Malls in Mount Isa

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kmart Plaza

Airports Near Mount Isa

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mount Isa AirportISAMedium Airport
Bushy Park Airport-Small Airport
Calton Hills Airport-Small Airport
Corella park Station Airstrip-Small Airport
Devoncourt Airport-Small Airport
Duchess airstrip-Small Airport
Kajabbi Airport-Small Airport
May Downs Station-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mount Isa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mount Isa Post Shop

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UFO Sightings
3
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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UFO Sightings Near Mount Isa

3 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Mount Isa.

Name Year Description
Mount isa (australia) 2013 Orange orb over mount Isa. ((NUFORC Note: Possible sighting of Venus&#44 we sspect. PD))
Mount isa (australia) 2010 triangle lights over mount isa during carols by candlelight
Mt. isa (australia) 1993 Driving home i saw a light hovering in the sky witch then shot off with a flash of light.

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 Mount Isa

What is the population of Mount Isa?

Mount Isa has a population of 17,936 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 60 people per square mile, spread across 297.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mount Isa?

Mount Isa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 28.3 inches.

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