Palm Island, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Palm Island is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 2,138. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°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 Palm Island
Palm Island is a locality consisting of an island group of 16 islands, split between the Shire of Hinchinbrook and the Aboriginal Shire of Palm Island, in Queensland, Australia. The locality coincides with the geographical entity known as the Palm Island group, also known as the Greater Palm group, originally named the Palm Isles.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,138 |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | -18.7357°, 146.5779° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 72.8 inches (1,849 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Palm Island
Palm Island is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 2,138. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.
Climate in Palm Island
Palm Island has an average annual temperature of 24.8°C (77°F). The hottest month is Feb (27.9°C), the coldest is Jul (20.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1066 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.7°F |
| 36% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.7357°S, 146.5779°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 11.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 17.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 11.6 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in |
Palm Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 66°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 72.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (17.9") and July the driest (1.4").
Colleges & Universities in Palm Island
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orpheus Island Research Station | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Palm Island
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Michaels School | - | - | - | - |
| Bwgcolman Community School | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Palm Island
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bwgcolman Indigenous Knowledge Center | 0.0 |
Airports Near Palm Island
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville | TSV | Medium Airport |
| Battery Downs Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bluewater park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dallachy(Cardwell) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Ingham Airport | IGH | Small Airport |
| Lavarack (Military) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Palm Island Airport | PMK | Small Airport |
| Paluma Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
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Palm Island has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 72.8 inches.
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