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Port Douglas, Australia

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,650 Population 2/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$27,851 median income, 3.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent
Port Douglas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 138.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average76.1°F
41% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area1,670.9 sq mi (4,327.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-16.4838°N, 145.4673°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 138.3"
264% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 17.40"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 15, 2011.

Mar 15, 2011 30 km NE of Innisfail Estate, Australia M3.6 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nathan (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Nathan Category 3 187 km
2014 Ita Category 4 66 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 167 km
2009 Hamish Category 2 217 km
2006 Larry Category 4 114 km
1998 Nathan Category 1 250 km
1991 Joy Category 2 125 km
1990 Ivor Category 1 266 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 141 km
1986 Manu Category 1 264 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 14.6 in
February 80°F (27°C) 17.4 in Wettest
March 79°F (26°C) 16.1 in
April 76°F (25°C) 10.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in Coldest
July 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in
August 71°F (21°C) 2.1 in
September 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in Driest
October 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
December 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in Warmest

Port Douglas has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 70°F in June to 80°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 91.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (17.4") and September the driest (1.6").

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