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Palm Island, Australia

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,516 Population 1/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$12,979 median income, 9.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$70,400 home value, $352/mo rent
Palm Island has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average73.7°F
36% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area2,360.5 sq mi (6,113.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-18.7357°N, 146.5779°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.8"
92% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 17.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 1, 2025.

Aug 11, 2003 65 km ENE of Palm Island, Australia M4.8 66 km
Mar 1, 2025 0 km SE of Kelso, Australia M4.1 75 km
Jul 28, 2006 139 km ENE of Palm Island, Australia M3.9 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Debbie Category 4 253 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 106 km
2010 Ului Category 1 251 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 245 km
2006 Larry Category 4 137 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 187 km
1991 Joy Category 2 212 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 131 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 136 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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").

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