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Rainbow Beach, Australia

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2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,556 Population 4/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$20,348 median income, 1.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$157,800 home value, $789/mo rent
Rainbow Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area360.5 sq mi (933.7 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-25.9043°N, 153.0917°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.0"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 7.99"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jul 29, 2015 128 km ENE of Rainbow Beach, Australia M5.5 128 km
Aug 1, 2015 139 km ENE of Rainbow Beach, Australia M5.4 139 km
Aug 1, 2015 123 km ENE of Rainbow Beach, Australia M5.2 124 km
Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 113 km
Aug 14, 2015 133 km ENE of Rainbow Beach, Australia M4.3 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 2 299 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 255 km
1980 Simon Category 1 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in Warmest
February 77°F (25°C) 8.0 in Wettest
March 75°F (24°C) 6.1 in
April 71°F (22°C) 5.4 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.7 in
June 62°F (16°C) 3.5 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in Coldest
August 62°F (16°C) 2.2 in
September 65°F (19°C) 1.7 in Driest
October 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
December 76°F (24°C) 5.3 in

Rainbow Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 60°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.0") and September the driest (1.7").

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