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Southern Cross, Australia

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0
B Good
536 Population 0/sq mi density
994 ft Elevation 303 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$25,181 median income, 2.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent
Southern Cross has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average74.3°F
38% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation994 ft (303 m)
Area3,396.7 sq mi (8,797.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-20.0263°N, 146.1810°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"
29% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.83"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 1, 2025 0 km SE of Kelso, Australia M4.1 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Debbie Category 3 207 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 214 km
2010 Ului Category 1 215 km
2006 Larry Category 4 281 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 206 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 123 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 253 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in Warmest, Wettest
February 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
April 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in
October 76°F (25°C) 1.0 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.1 in
December 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in

Southern Cross has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 63°F in July to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (0.5").

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