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
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People
Climate
| Population | 17,936 |
| Population Density | 60 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Coordinates | -20.7252°, 139.4973° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.3 inches (720 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.0°F |
| 43% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Area | 297.9 sq mi (771.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.7252°S, 139.4973°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
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").
Schools in Mount Isa
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Isa Central State School | - | - | - | - |
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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Isa City Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Mount Isa
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mount Isa
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Mount Isa
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mount Isa
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mount Isa
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Mount Isa
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Mount Isa
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Isa Airport | ISA | Medium 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 Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Mount Isa Post Shop |
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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, 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
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Public Holidays in Australia
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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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