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Ravenshoe, Australia

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1.8 /5.0
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1,452 Population 154/sq mi density
2,982 ft Elevation 909 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
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Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$16,325 median income, 12.2% unemployment
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Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent
Ravenshoe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,982 ft (909 m)
Area9.5 sq mi (24.5 km²)
Population Density154/sq mi
Coordinates-17.6090°N, 145.4841°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.5"
141% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 11.34"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.47"

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 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ita (2014).

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Ita Category 2 176 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 64 km
2009 Hamish Category 3 286 km
2006 Larry Category 4 9 km
1991 Joy Category 2 173 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 31 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 9.8 in
February 74°F (23°C) 11.3 in Wettest
March 72°F (22°C) 9.1 in
April 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
July 58°F (14°C) 0.7 in Coldest
August 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in
September 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in Driest
October 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
November 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
December 74°F (24°C) 5.9 in Warmest

Ravenshoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 58°F in July to 74°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (11.3") and September the driest (0.5").

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