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Mount Pleasant, Australia

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,253 Population 14/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$28,831 median income, 3.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$219,600 home value, $1,098/mo rent
Mount Pleasant enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average70.2°F
30% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area297.0 sq mi (769.3 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates-21.1181°N, 149.1597°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.4"
77% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 15.04"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M5.0 on Apr 15, 2020.

Aug 18, 2016 37 km NNW of Whitsundays, Australia M5.7 150 km
Apr 15, 2020 32 km NNW of Whitsundays, Australia M5.0 146 km
Apr 12, 2002 35 km NNW of Moranbah, Australia M3.6 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Debbie (2017).

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Debbie Category 4 105 km
2015 Marcia Category 4 139 km
2010 Ului Category 1 103 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 187 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 168 km
1989 Aivu Category 3 244 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 173 km
1980 Simon Category 3 208 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 11.7 in
February 80°F (26°C) 15.0 in Wettest
March 78°F (26°C) 10.2 in
April 74°F (24°C) 5.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in Coldest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in Driest
October 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in
November 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in
December 80°F (27°C) 7.5 in Warmest

Mount Pleasant has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 63°F in July to 80°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 66.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (15.0") and September the driest (0.9").

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